to each his own
everyone has different preferences; respect them
In Spanish
para gustos, los colores
Examples
- I'd never live in the suburbs, but to each his own.
- She prefers reading romance novels, but to each his own.
- He loves pineapple on pizza, and I say to each his own.
When it's used
The idiom is informal and often used in casual conversation to acknowledge and respect differing tastes and preferences. It's a way to express tolerance or avoid conflict in discussions about personal likes.
The common mistake
A common mistake is using 'to each his own' in formal writing where it sounds too colloquial. English speakers typically reserve it for informal contexts, and using it formally can seem out of place or overly casual.