- come into one's own
- phrasal to achieve one's potential; also to gain recognition
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
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come into one's own — phrasal : to acquire something (as rights or a position) that rightfully belongs or is felt to belong to one; sometimes : to gain recognition natural gas has come into its own Gardiner Symonds * * * come into one s own To have the opportunity to… … Useful english dictionary
come into one's own — idi come into one s own to achieve the recognition, professional stature, or self respect that one deserves … From formal English to slang
come into one's own — ► come into its (or one s) own become fully effective. Main Entry: ↑own … English terms dictionary
come into one's own — When you come into your own, you finally obtain rightful recognition of your ability or talent and begin to have success. He s a talented violinist who has at last come into his own … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
come into one's own — {v. phr.} To receive the wealth or respect that you should have. * /John s grandfather died and left him a million dollars; when John is 21, he will come into his own./ * /With the success of the Model T Ford, the automobile industry came into… … Dictionary of American idioms
come into one's own — {v. phr.} To receive the wealth or respect that you should have. * /John s grandfather died and left him a million dollars; when John is 21, he will come into his own./ * /With the success of the Model T Ford, the automobile industry came into… … Dictionary of American idioms
come\ into\ one's\ own — v. phr. To receive the wealth or respect that you should have. John s grandfather died and left him a million dollars; when John is 21, he will come into his own. With the success of the Model t Ford, the automobile industry came into its own … Словарь американских идиом
come into one's own — become to perform or work well because of good circumstances He has really come into his own as a basketball player since he changed positions … Idioms and examples
into one's own — See: COME INTO ONE S OWN … Dictionary of American idioms
into one's own — See: COME INTO ONE S OWN … Dictionary of American idioms
