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121in one's own time — In one s spare time, when not at work • • • Main Entry: ↑time * * * also in one s own good time at a time and a rate decided by oneself …
122in\ a\ world\ of\ one's\ own — • in a world of one s own • in a world by oneself 1. In the place where you belong; in your own personal surroundings; apart from other people. They are in a little world of their own in their house on the mountain. 2a. In deep thought or… …
123To stand on one's own legs — Leg Leg (l[e^]g), n. [Icel. leggr; akin to Dan. l[ae]g calf of the leg, Sw. l[ a]gg.] 1. A limb or member of an animal used for supporting the body, and in running, climbing, and swimming; esp., that part of the limb between the knee and foot.… …
124To know one's own limitations — Limitation Lim i*ta tion ( t[=a] sh[u^]n), n. [L. limitatio: cf. F. limitation. See {Limit}, v. t.] 1. The act of limiting; the state or condition of being limited; as, the limitation of his authority was approved by the council. [1913 Webster]… …
125hoist with one's own petard — or hoist by one s own petard phrasal victimized or hurt by one s own scheme …
126on one's own terms — phrasal in accordance with one s wishes ; in one s own way < prefers to live on his own terms > …
127release on one's own recognizance — A judge s decision to allow a person charged with a crime to remain at liberty pending the trial, without having to post bail. Likely candidates for such release are those with strong roots in the community, regular employment, and the… …
128by\ one's\ own\ bootstraps — • pull oneself up by the bootstraps • pull oneself up by one s own bootstraps • drag oneself up by one s boot straps adv. phr. To succeed without help; succeed by your own efforts. He had to pull himself up by the bootstraps …