play by one's own rules

US /pleɪ baɪ wʌnz oʊn ruːlz/
UK /pleɪ baɪ wʌnz oʊn ruːlz/
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按自己的規矩來, 我行我素

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.
她總是喜歡按自己的規矩來,即使這意味著獨自面對挑戰。
The new CEO decided to play by his own rules and implemented radical changes.
新任首席執行官決定按自己的規矩來,並實施了徹底的改革。