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.
See also: make, way, world

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Moe (1)MOEnglish
EeviE:-veeFinnish
Griselda[gri'zeldə]
MelİKe-Turkish
JoÃOzinho-Portuguese
Owen (1)O-ən (English)Welsh, English