思うように-ない

Usage

This phrase means that something is not in accord with the speakers/writer's wish or desire. The potential form is usually used in this structure. Not - as one wishes

Examples

予定が思うようなに進まないので、とても困っている。 I am quite troubled because things are not going as planned.

人の前では自分の考えが思うように言えない。 In front of others, I can't express my thoughts the way I would like to.