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
Aspasia-Ancient Greek
Nirav-Indian, Gujarati, Marathi
Gwyneth-Welsh, English (Modern)
Amnon-Biblical, Biblical Hebrew, Hebrew
HÓLmgeirr-Ancient Scandinavian
Hildr-Ancient Scandinavian, Norse Mythology