stand on one's own two feet

stand on one's own two feet
To be independent. To survive without any help.

Its about time he left home and learnt how to stand on his own two feet.


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  • stand\ on\ one's\ own\ two\ feet — • stand on one s own two feet • on one s own feet • stand on one s own two feet v. phr. To depend on yourself; do things yourself; earn your own living; be independent. After his father died, John had to stand on his own feet and earn his own… …   Словарь американских идиом

  • stand on one's own (two) feet — be or become self reliant or independent. → stand …   English new terms dictionary

  • stand on one's own two feet — ► stand on one s own (two) feet be or become self reliant or independent. Main Entry: ↑stand …   English terms dictionary

  • stand on one's own (two) feet — idi sts stand on one s own (two) feet a) to be financially self supporting b) to be independent …   From formal English to slang

  • stand on one's own two feet — be independent He learned to stand on his own two feet when he was very young …   Idioms and examples

  • stand\ on\ one's\ own\ feet — • stand on one s own two feet • on one s own feet • stand on one s own two feet v. phr. To depend on yourself; do things yourself; earn your own living; be independent. After his father died, John had to stand on his own feet and earn his own… …   Словарь американских идиом

  • stand on one's own feet — ► stand on one s own (two) feet be or become self reliant or independent. Main Entry: ↑stand …   English terms dictionary

  • stand on one's own feet — or[stand on one s own two feet] {v. phr.} To depend on yourself; do things yourself; earn your own living; be independent. * /After his father died, John had to stand on his own feet and earn his own living./ * /You should learn to stand on your… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • stand on one's own feet — or[stand on one s own two feet] {v. phr.} To depend on yourself; do things yourself; earn your own living; be independent. * /After his father died, John had to stand on his own feet and earn his own living./ * /You should learn to stand on your… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • stand on one's own feet — phrasal or stand on one s own legs 1. : to support oneself : make a living : manage one s own affairs 2. : to think or act independently * * * stand on one s own (two) feet be or become self reliant or independent …   Useful english dictionary

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