take on a life of its own
take on a life of its own
To exist and thrive outside and beyond the control of the point of origin. An urban legend can take on a life of its own, changing every time it is retold. The accusations in the political race have taken on a life of their own, growing meaner and more elaborate every day.
See also: life, of, on, own, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- a life of its own
- every walk of life
- bitter end
- lunch
- succeed at
- succeed at (something)
- deadhead
- flourish
- flourish like a green bay tree
- the cut and thrust of (something)