“on your own terms”
To do something "on your own terms" means to do it according to your own conditions, rules, or standards, rather than those imposed by others. It implies a sense of autonomy, self-determination, and the freedom to define the parameters of a situation yourself. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "on your own terms" in the video clips below.
Hear how "on your own terms" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: House Of Cards, Bojack Horseman, Desperate Housewives 20 04, Mad Men, Lewis Howes and 5 more.
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TV ShowHouse Of Cards
House Of Cards — S01E03
“on your own terms.”
so that you can achieve what you want to achieve, … Thanks for the tea.
Play at 38:19
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TV ShowBojack Horseman
Bojack Horseman — S04E09
“on your own terms, which you did.”
If you had time, you could decide what to do next … Well, that's not your decision to make.
Play at 16:48
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TV ShowDesperate Housewives 20 04
Desperate Housewives 20 04 — S02E06
“On your own terms
and you get down on one knee”
He's right, Mom.
Oh, I want it to be just like you do. … - and the whole production.
- That's the plan.
Play at 5:25
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YouTubeLewis Howes208K views · 2022-08-21
Do This FIRST THING In The Morning To NEVER Be Lazy Again! | Mel Robbins
“on your own terms and who you are and so”
satisfied with your life … he's in this really cool inquiry about
Play at 2:06:10
YouTubeChris Williamson355K views · 2025-10-13
How To Find Direction When Nothing Feels Right - Chris Bumstead (4K)
“on your own terms. Cuz people say I did”
something … it on my own terms. It's like,
Play at 1:01:12
YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO1.2M views · 2022-09-20
Mel C: The Harsh Reality Of Being In The World’s Biggest Girl Band | E179
“things on your own terms anymore”
amazing time but you can't you can't do … but you can control what you put in your
Play at 53:18
TV ShowMad Men
Mad Men — S02E13
“all on your own terms,”
Needing time and just taking it, … not wondering what anybody thinks...
Play at 5:32
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YouTubeCaptain Sinbad151K views · 2019-05-01
How to Become Batman: Bruce Wayne's Success Principles
“happen on your own terms true greatness”
there is yet time to sort of make things … and leadership often comes
Play at 9:26
YouTubeH3 Podcast946K views · 2020-02-26
Gigi Hadid Bodyslams Jake Paul - H3 Podcast #178
“like on your own terms instead of always”
you're compromising in a place that's … I just think the rhetoric's dangerous
Play at 1:15:43
YouTubeAli Abdaal1.6M views · 2023-01-26
7 Side Hustles Ideas to Make $1000/Month
“it on your own terms so so check out”
freedom and flexibility to be able to do … that video if you like thank you so much
Play at 29:06