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idiombe your own man/womanused in order to say that someone does what they want, without being influenced by other people, or taking orders from them:Handley showed that he was his own man by choosing Jeff Hostetler as his quarterback over the favorite, Phil Simms.The Prime Minister's wife is very much her own woman, and many think she has increased his popularity with women voters.
be (one's) own man/woman/personTo act, think, or work independently; to not accept or be swayed by outside influences. You can't just accept everything you read in the media—you have to be your own man. When I was younger, I would do anything my friends were doing, but I'm my own person now. You won't be able to manipulate her—she's really her own woman. be your own man (or woman or person) act independently and with confidence.be your own ˈman/ˈwoman act or think independently, not following others or being ordered to do things: Working for himself meant that he could be his own man. |