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
Adannaya-Western African, Igbo
Diannadie-AN-əEnglish
PraisePRAYZEnglish (Rare)
KelleighKEL-eeEnglish (Rare)
Telma-Portuguese
Bile-Irish Mythology