stand on two 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) two feet

to act in an independent and forthright manner. I can stand on my own two feet without any help from you! Dave will be better off when he gets a job and can stand on his own feet.
See also: feet, on, stand, two
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • stand on (one's) own (two) feet
  • stand on one's own 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 for (someone or something)