have a mind of one's own

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === have a mind of one's own (third-person singular simple present has a mind of one's own, present participle having a mind of one's own, simple past and past participle had a mind of one's own) (idiomatic) To form one's personal opinions and choose one's actions without being governed by the views or choices of others; to be independently minded; to think for oneself. (of an inanimate or non-sentient thing, with 'its' or 'their') To seem to possess animate qualities or a conscious will, especially a will to misbehave. ==== Translations ==== === See also === make up one's mind