to each his own

• each to his own
• to each their own

Calque of Latin suum cuique, short for suum cuique pulchrum est (“to each his own is beautiful”).

to each his own

1. Every person is entitled to his or her personal preferences and tastes.

   I would never want my bathroom decorated in chartreuse and turquoise, but to each his own, I suppose.

2. Give to everyone what is due them.

• chacun à son goût
• there's no accounting for taste
• different strokes for different folks

• you pays your money and you takes your choice

• each to his own