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
MuadhnaitMOO-natIrish
Khurshid-Persian, Urdu, Persian Mythology
Biggs[bigz]
TimonTIE-mən (English), TEE-mawn (Dutch)Ancient Greek, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Dutch
Terry (1)TER-eeEnglish
Marielle-French