according to (one's) own lights
according to (one's) own lights
Based on one's beliefs or inclinations. You may not agree with Kara's free-spirited lifestyle, but she has always lived according to her own lights.
See also: accord, lights, own
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
according to one's own lights
according to the way one believes; according to the way one's conscience or inclinations lead one. John may have been wrong, but he did what he did according to his own lights.
See also: accord, lights, own
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
according to your lights
in accordance with your own personal standards of morality or propriety.See also: accord, lights
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- according to own lights
- according to your lights
- make (one's) own way
- go to the stake
- (one's) speed
- speed
- run (one's) own show
- run one's own show
- gut instinct
- a value judgement