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# has his own way of doing things

phrase (verb phrase: have your own way of doing things, has, had; also «does things his own way»)

«has his own way of doing things» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (literal, praise) works in an original, independent way.
2. (euphemism) is stubborn, odd, disorganised or doesn't follow instructions.

### In the lessons

A polite way to describe someone difficult or unusual, used in school reports, at work and in families; everyday, all regions.

### Examples

- Grandad has his own way of doing things, so don't touch his tools.
- The report said, "Finn has his own way of doing things," which meant he ignored the instructions.
- She has her own way of doing maths, but she always gets the right answer.
- Our plumber has his own way of doing things.
- "He has his own way of doing things," sighed his boss.
- The artist has her own way of doing things, and it works.
- My cat has his own way of doing things.
- In maths, showing your working helps the teacher follow your own way of doing things.

### Note

Trap: may be praise or a polite complaint; read the tone. Plain words: original; or stubborn, doesn't follow rules. «His» changes to her/their.