fight (one's) own battles

fight (one's) own battles

To try to overcome challenges without help from anyone else. Mom, he's not a baby anymore—let him fight his own battles.
See also: battle, fight, own
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

fight your ˈown battles

be able to win an argument or get what you want without anyone’s help: I wouldn’t get involved — he’s old enough to fight his own battles.
See also: battle, fight, own
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • fight your own battles
  • fight
  • fight (one's way) through
  • fight through
  • fight for
  • fight for (someone or something)
  • lock horns with, to
  • could fight a circle-saw
  • could fight a circle-saw (and it a runnin')
  • spoil for