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.
See also:
  • 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