get one's way

get (one's) (own) way

To get or have what one wants; to have things done according to one's personal preference or desires. If Tommy doesn't get his way, he'll start having a tantrum that could last all night. Samantha always has to get her own way when it comes to dividing responsibilities for group assignments.
See also: get, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get one's way

Also, get or have one's own way . Be allowed to or make others do as one wishes. For example, Two-year-olds often scream until they get their own way, or All right, I give in-have it your own way. [Late 1500s]
See also: get, way
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • get (one's) (own) way
  • get/have your way
  • get past
  • get past (oneself)
  • suit oneself
  • suit oneself to do
  • Suit yourself
  • your hands are tied
  • hands are tied
  • (one's) hands are tied