make way in the world

make one's way in the world

Fig. to succeed in the world independently. I intend to prepare myself to make my way in the world by getting a college degree. I know that all my children can make their way in the world.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Mirna	-	Croatian, Serbian
Antonina	ahn-taw-NEE-nah (Polish), ahn-tah-NEE-nah (Russian)	Italian, Polish, Russian, Ancient Roman
Pistis	-	Greek Mythology
Anstie	['ænsti]
Aatu	AH:-too	Finnish
Boitumelo	-	Southern African, Tswana