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
GustavGOO-stahf (German)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German
Steward['stju:wəd]
Janko-Slovene, Croatian, Serbian, Slovak
Albertinaahl-ber-TEE-nah (Italian, German)Italian, German, Dutch, Portuguese
JŪLija-Latvian
SylviSUYL-vee (Finnish)Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish