to-each-their-own
Chunk: to-each-their-own
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: A conversational idiom used to acknowledge that everyone has the right to their own personal preferences, tastes, or opinions, even if the speaker finds those preferences strange or unappealing.
💬 Contextual Examples
- "I love putting pineapple on my pizza." — "Well, to each their own, but I hate it."
- He enjoys spending his weekends cleaning the garage. To each their own.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: I don't understand why she listens to that music, but to ______ their own.
Answer:
each
Practice 2: Some people enjoy winter sports, while I prefer the beach. To each ______ own.
Answer:
their
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: own