Example: Siempre intenta salirse con la suya en las discusiones.
Definition
"Salirse con la suya" is a Spanish expression meaning to get one's way or to succeed in achieving what one wants, often despite opposition or difficulty. It describes a situation where a person manages to impose their will or desires in a discussion or conflict.
Translations
to get one's way
zijn zin krijgen
sortir-se amb la seva
obtenir gain de cause
seinen Willen bekommen
Etymology
The phrase "salirse con la suya" comes from the verb 'salir' meaning 'to go out' or 'to leave,' combined with 'con la suya,' which refers to 'with one's own thing' or 'with what belongs to oneself.' Together, it figuratively means 'to come out with one's own way,' reflecting the idea of someone managing to succeed or prevail. Did you know? The phrase captures the cleverness or persistence needed to achieve personal aims.
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"Salirse con la suya" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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to get one's way