The Ministry of Higher and secondary education of the Republic of Uzbekistan State World Languages University

to have it both ways – to support two incompatible arguments or courses of action at the same time. ‘If you want an absolutely safe investment, then you can’t expect a high rate of interest. You can’t have it both ways.’

to cut both ways – to have advantages and disadvantages at the same time. ‘This new drug will relieve your arthritis, but you must put up with the side-effects; it cuts both ways.’

set in one’s ways – having fixed ideas and habits. ‘Turner is too set in his ways to adopt your ideas; you had better look for a younger man.’

to look the other way – to pretend not to see, to overlook a breach of the rules or some irregularity. ‘Even a disciplinarian like the sergeant-major has to look the other way sometimes.’

on its way out – becoming unfashionable. ‘The mini-skirt was already on its way out by 1969.’

to pay one’s way – to support oneself without having to borrow money. ‘Many American students pay their way through college by taking a part-time job.’

to mend one’s ways – to change one’s behaviour or habits, for the better. ‘If you want your uncle to help you, you’ll have to mend your ways. That will mean cutting out night clubs and starting to study seriously.’

a way of life – a set of principles according to which one lives one’s life. ‘Alan soon got used to the Muslim way of life, but his sister found it more difficult.’

to see one’s way to – to feel justified in. ‘After Peter’s ingratitude to her, his cousin didn’t see her way to giving him any more help.’

to go out of one’s way to – to put oneself to some trouble to…, to make a special effort to… ‘When we visited London, our hosts went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable.’

no way (colloquial American English) – out of the question, impossible. ‘”Could you please lend me ₤50?” “No way, I haven’t got that much myself.”‘

by the way – incidentally, which reminds me. ‘I’m sorry your cousin is ill. By the way, have you got his new address? I have some letters for him.’