To Each His/Her Own

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /tu iːtʃ hɪz/ˈhɜr oʊn/

Definitions of to each his/her own

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like spicy food, but to each his own.

A2 She prefers to read mystery novels, while to each his own.

B1 Some people enjoy hiking in the mountains, while to each his own.

B2 He believes in a strict diet, but to each his own.

C1 The artist's unique style may not be for everyone, but to each his own.

C2 The politician's controversial views are divisive, but to each his own.

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

Example Sentences

A1 To each his/her own taste in music.

A2 To each his/her own way of studying.

B1 To each his/her own opinion on the matter.

B2 To each his/her own approach to problem-solving.

C1 To each his/her own interpretation of the text.

C2 To each his/her own perspective on the issue.

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it)

Example Sentences

A1 To each his/her own means everyone has their own preferences.

A2 To each his/her own, some people prefer tea while others prefer coffee.

B1 To each his/her own, some enjoy reading books while others prefer watching movies.

B2 To each his/her own, some like to travel solo while others prefer group tours.

C1 To each his/her own, individuals have the right to make their own choices.

C2 To each his/her own, personal preferences should be respected by others.

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

Example Sentences

A1 To each his/her own favorite color.

A2 To each his/her own way of studying.

B1 To each his/her own taste in music.

B2 To each his/her own opinion on the matter.

C1 To each his/her own set of beliefs.

C2 To each his/her own unique perspective on life.

Examples of to each his/her own in a Sentence

formal When it comes to personal preferences, it is important to remember that to each his/her own.

informal I don't really understand why she likes that show, but hey, to each his/her own.

slang I know it's not my style, but hey, to each his/her own, right?

figurative Just like how everyone has their own unique taste in music, to each his/her own when it comes to hobbies.

Grammatical Forms of to each his/her own

past tense

each had his/her own

plural

each has their own

comparative

to each his/her own

superlative

to each his/her own

present tense

each has his/her own

future tense

each will have his/her own

perfect tense

each has had his/her own

continuous tense

each is having his/her own

singular

each has his/her own

positive degree

each has his/her own

infinitive

to have one's own

gerund

having one's own

participle

having had one's own

Origin and Evolution of to each his/her own

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The phrase 'to each his/her own' is believed to have originated from the Latin phrase 'suum cuique', which means 'to each his own'. It was later translated into English.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase has come to signify the idea that everyone is entitled to their own preferences, beliefs, or opinions, and that these should be respected without judgment or interference.