play by one's own rules
US /pleɪ baɪ wʌnz oʊn ruːlz/
UK /pleɪ baɪ wʌnz oʊn ruːlz/

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bermain mengikut peraturan sendiri, bertindak mengikut prinsip sendiri
to act according to one's own standards or principles, rather than those generally accepted or imposed by others
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She always preferred to play by her own rules, even if it meant facing challenges alone.
Dia sentiasa lebih suka bermain mengikut peraturannya sendiri, walaupun itu bermakna menghadapi cabaran sendirian.
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The new CEO decided to play by his own rules and implemented radical changes.
CEO baharu memutuskan untuk bermain mengikut peraturannya sendiri dan melaksanakan perubahan radikal.