be (one's) own master

be (one's) own master

To not be subject to or controlled by others, especially at work or at home. I have to be my own master, so I couldn't work in a big company like you and have to answer to a boss.
See also: master, own
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be your own ˈmaster/ˈmistress

be free to make your own decisions rather than being told what to do by somebody else: There’s no point trying to tell him what to do. He’s his own master, as you know.
See also: master, mistress, own
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See also:
  • be your own master/mistress
  • mistress
  • be (one's) own mistress
  • go shares
  • it will never fly
  • It'll never fly
  • be at work
  • I've got work to do
  • off
  • offed