a life of its own



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a life of its own

The state of something that exists and thrives outside and beyond the control of the point of origin. An urban legend can have a life of its own, changing every time it is retold. The accusations in the political race began to take on a life of their own, growing meaner and more elaborate every day.
See also: life, of, own

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Nena-English
Eun-Junguwn-jungKorean
KristiKRIS-teeEnglish
TimonTIE-mən (English), TEE-mawn (Dutch)Ancient Greek, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Dutch
Gentry['dʒentri]
RickiRIK-eeEnglish