come into (one's) own
come into (one's) own
1. Of a person, to reach a new level of maturity, independence, or success. Often said of young adults. Betsy has really come into her own this year. A full-time job, a new apartment—she's doing great!
2. Of a thing, to prove to be very useful or helpful. When you're waiting for the bus in freezing weather, your coat will really come into its own, believe me.
See also: come, own
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
come into one's (or its) own
to become independent; to be recognized as independent and capable, usually after much effort or time. Maria is coming into her own as a concert pianist.
See also: come, own
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
come into its/your own
If someone or something comes into their own, people start to see how successful or useful they are. He had practised psychotherapy, a training that came into its own in a camp of 2,000 prisoners. She really came into her own as a mother when her children grew older and were able to have a more adult relationship.
See also: come, own
come into your own
COMMON If someone or something comes into their own, they become very successful or start to perform very well because the circumstances are right. The goalkeeper came into his own with a series of brilliant saves. Take-away dinners come into their own when you're too exhausted to be bothered about cooking.
See also: come, own
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
come into its (or your) own
become fully effective, used, or recognized.See also: come, own
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
come ˌinto your/its ˈown
have the opportunity to show how good or useful you are or something is: When the traffic’s as bad as this, a bicycle really comes into its own. It was only when she became Health Secretary that she came into her own.See also: come, own
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
come into (one's) own
1. To get possession of what belongs to one.
2. To obtain rightful recognition or prosperity: a concert pianist who has at last come into his own.
See also: come, own
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- come into its own
- come into its/your own
- come into own
- come into your own
- come into your/its own
- heavens to Betsy
- Heavens to Betsy!
- enough and to spare
- act (one's) age
- Act your age!