druthers

[ druhth-erz ]

noun

, Informal.

1. one's own way, choice, or preference:

   If I had my druthers, I'd dance all night.

Word History and Origins

Origin of druthers¹

1870–75; plural of druther, ( I, you, etc.) 'd rather (contraction of would rather )

Idioms and Phrases

see have one's druthers .

Example Sentences

If I have my druthers, I would love to order in pancakes from Du-par’s.

From Los Angeles Times

“If I had my druthers, that’s what I would do. That is not what this resolution is about,” Sanders said.

From Seattle Times

“If we can get good enough young players, develop those young players and win at a high level, that would be my druthers,” Calipari said.

From Seattle Times

“If you had your druthers, would you prefer the candidate of your choice to not be in direct competition with actuarial charts? Sure,” Payne said.

From Washington Post

It’s another ethical mini-conundrum in an age when boycotting Chick-fil-A or Disney, depending on your druthers, is supposedly a way to make the world better.

From Washington Post

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