stand on two feet



stand on one's (own) two feet

to act in an independent and forthright manner. I can stand on my own two feet without any help from you! Dave will be better off when he gets a job and can stand on his own feet.
See also: feet, on, stand, two

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gilroy-Irish, Scottish
MiĤAelomee-khah-E-loEsperanto
Justin['dʒʌstin]
Zephyrinus-Late Roman
Jude[dʒu:d]
Sammie['sæmiə]