The expression "to stand on your own two feet" means to be independent and able to manage without the help of others.
L'espressione "to stand on your own two feet" significa essere indipendenti e capaci di cavarsela senza l'aiuto degli altri.
| Idiom | to stand on your own two feet |
|---|---|
| Definition | to be independent; to succeed without help |
| Examples | - You're 23 now. It's time you learned to stand on your own two feet. - You have to let the new teacher stand on her own two feet. You can't keep rushing in every time she has a problem with a student. |
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