have a way of (being something or doing something)

phrase

: to often have a characteristic or to frequently do something

She has a way of exaggerating when she tells stories.

Life has a way of surprising us now and then.

Examples of have a way of (being something or doing something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Snakes have a way of escaping, creating a new problem for the emergency department. — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026

Wars have a way of generating new reasons for continuing to fight. — Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2026

Travel days have a way of demanding both mental and physical multitasking—from sticking to a budget and adjusting plans on the fly to quite literally juggling bags, boarding passes, and passports through crowded terminals. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026

High-quality vintage pieces just have a way of feeling special. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026