stand on one's own feet
stand on (one's) own (two) feet
To be strong and independent; to not need the help, guidance, or resources of another person. He never left home after high school, so he never learned to stand on his own two feet. You're a talented programmer, and you could have a lot of influence here if you stood on your own feet a bit more.
See also: feet, on, own, stand
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
stand on one's own feet
Act or behave independently, as in You've got to learn to stand on your own feet and not always listen to your peers. [Mid-1500s]
See also: feet, on, own, stand
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- stand on (one's) own (two) feet
- stand on two feet
- stand on your own feet
- stand on your own two feet
- learn of
- learn of (someone or something)
- til
- 'til
- reach out to
- reach out to (one)