plough (one's) own furrow
plough (one's) own furrow
To do something in isolation; to act without the help or influence of others. Primarily heard in UK. I tried to offer Jonathan help with the project, but he'd rather plough his own furrow. As an artist, I think you should try to plough your own furrow before worrying what other people might want.
See also: furrow, own, plough
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- furrow
- plough
- ploughed
- ploughs
- plough a lone(ly) furrow
- plough a lonely furrow
- plough a lonely, your own, etc. furrow
- go hat in hand to (someone)
- go hat in hand to someone
- lame