be (one's) own mistress
be (one's) own mistress
Of a woman, to not be subject to or controlled by others, especially at work or at home. I have to be my own mistress, so I couldn't work in a big company like you and have to answer to a boss.
See also: mistress, 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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be (one's) own master
- be your own master/mistress
- mistress
- go shares
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- It'll never fly
- be at work
- I've got work to do
- hired girl
- off