Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fend-for-yourself

idiom

/fɛnd fɔr jʊərˈsɛlf/

Definition

To take care of oneself without help from others.

Examples

After leaving home for college, she had to learn to fend for herself.
In the wilderness, you must fend for yourself to survive.
When the parents traveled, the children had to fend for themselves during the summer.

Meaning

This phrase refers to the ability to manage one’s own needs or circumstances independently, often in challenging situations where assistance may not be available.