Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to-stand-on-your-own-two-feet

idiomatic expression

/tə stænd ɒn jɔːr oʊn tuː fiːt/

Definition

To be independent and self-sufficient, not relying on others for support or assistance.

Examples

After years of living with her parents, she finally decided to stand on her own two feet by moving into her own apartment.
Learning to cook was a big step in being able to stand on my own two feet.
He took a job in a different city to help him stand on his own two feet.

Meaning

This phrase signifies a person’s ability to manage their own life, make their own decisions, and take responsibility for their actions without needing help from others.