by one's lights
According to one's own beliefs or values
English · UK & Ireland 1634
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
by one's own hand
Done by oneself without help
by right
legitimately or justly
by the eye
done roughly or approximately
by the Grace of Allah
expressing thanks or acknowledgment of a higher power
by the Grace of God
Through good fortune or luck
by the moment
spontaneously, without planning
by the numbers
Following a set procedure or rules exactly
by the same token
Similarly, or for the same reason
by the score
In large numbers or quantities
by the way
Used to introduce a new topic or remark
by trade
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
by vice of
through a fault or defect
by virtue of
because of something
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