set in one's ways . set in one's ways {adj. phr.} Stubborn; opinionated; unchangeable. My grandfather is so old and set in his ways that he'll eat nothing new. Categories: add yours {adj. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: S Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss