Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
do-your-own-thing
phrase
/ˌduː jʊr oʊn θɪŋ/
Definition
To act according to one’s own desires or preferences instead of conforming to external expectations.
Examples
- She decided to do her own thing and start her own business.
- When everyone else was following the trend, he chose to do his own thing and wear what he liked.
Meaning
Doing your own thing means being independent and not worrying about what others think about your choices or actions.
Synonyms
- be oneself
- go one’s own way
- march to the beat of your own drum
- follow your own path
