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stand on one's own feet

stand on one's own feet

Act or behave independently, as in You've got to learn to stand on your own feet and not always listen to your peers. [Mid-1500s]
See also: feet, on, own, stand

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Timoteus-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
UrielYUWR-ee-əl (English)Biblical, Hebrew
Pelagiyapye-lah-GEE-yah, pee-lah-GEE-yahRussian
Ionelayo-NEL-ahRomanian
IrvineUR-vien, UR-vinEnglish, Scottish
Sam[sæm]
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