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have one's way with
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have one's way with(
hahv
wuhnz
wey
wihth
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (idiom) (general)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. seducir
Pablo thought he'd be able to have his way with Ana Maria, but she wouldn't give him the time of day.Pablo pensaba que podría seducir a Ana María, pero ella no le hizo caso.
b. hacer lo que quiere con
Greg's a jerk. He had his way with Alicia, and then he never called her again.Greg es un desgraciado. Hizo lo que quiso con Alicia, y luego no la volvió a llamar.
c. llevarse al huerto (idiom) (Spain)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Regionalism used in Spain
Allen took advantage of his status at the company to have his way with one of the secretaries. - That's not OK.Allen se aprovechó de su estado en la empresa para llevarse al huerto a una de las secretarias. - Eso no está bien.
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