come into (one's) own



come into (one's) own

To reach a new level of maturity, independence, or success. Often said of young adults. Betsy has really come into her own this year. A full-time job, a new apartment—she's doing great!
See also: come, own

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Rhiannonhri-AN-ahn (Welsh), ree-AN-ən (English), REE-ən-ən (English)Welsh, English, Welsh Mythology
Tillie['tili]
CadenKAY-dənEnglish (Modern)
Yorath-Welsh
Joan (2)joo-AHN (Catalan), zhoo-AHN (Catalan)Catalan, Occitan
AntonÍN-Czech