idioms using “way”

Want (something) in a bad way

To want (something) very much

“We want to buy out our competitor in a bad way, but the price has to be right.”

Get one’s way

To get what one wants

“She’s a lovely child but a bit naughty when she doesn’t get her own way.”

Rub the wrong way

Annoy

“Everyone seems to like the new division manager quite a lot but he rubs me the wrong way.”

A two-way street

A reciprocal situation

“Our team is willing to help them meet the deadline but it’s a two-way street; we will expect their help when we ask for it.”

Learn the hard way

To make one’s own mistakes

“Like all teenagers who won’t listen to their parents’ advice, she will have to learn the hard way.”