do one’s (own) thing
To do what one is interested in or skilled at, rather than simply doing what everyone else does. You don’t have to go to med school just because your sister did—you need to do your own thing. Andrea is very independent and usually just does her own thing.
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do your own thing
INFORMAL
COMMON If you do your own thing, you live, act, or behave in the way you want to, without paying attention to other people’s opinions. She was allowed to do her own thing as long as she kept in touch by phone to say she was okay. I made a point of doing my own thing on the pitch and ignored my coach’s instructions.
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. © HarperCollins Publishers 2012
do your own thing
follow your own interests or inclinations regardless of others. informal
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
do your own ˈthing
(informal) live, act or behave as you want, not as others tell you to do; be independent: Mark’s father wanted him to be a doctor, but Mark wanted to do his own thing and run an art gallery.
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do one’s own thing, to
To find self-expression or self-fulfillment in some activity. Although this term is very old indeed—numerous references can be found in Chaucer, as in The Merchant’s Tale (“where as they doon hir thynges”)—it became hackneyed during the 1960s. Rebelling against the establishment, the unconventional “dropped out” of society and joined communes where they would “do their own thing.” One might wonder how many of them were familiar with Ralph Waldo Emerson’s essay, Self-Reliance (1841), in which he said, “I have difficulty to detect the precise man you are. . . . But do your own thing and I shall know you.”
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer Copyright © 2013 by Christine Ammer
- do one’s (own) thing
- do one’s own thing
- do one’s own thing, to
- do one’s thing
- do own thing
- make good as
- make good as (something)
- Those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach.
- Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach
- strike out for
Definition of do one’s own thing : to do the activities that one wants to do The students are allowed to do their own thing.
Contents
- 1 What’s the meaning of do your own thing?
- 2 Do you do your own thing synonym?
- 3 When people say do your thing?
- 4 Do your own thing in your own time?
- 5 Do your thing synonyms?
- 6 What do you call a person who does their own thing?
- 7 What do you call someone who does things their own way?
- 8 What is meaning of self governing?
- 9 Do your thing first meaning?
- 10 Do your own things originate?
- 11 What is the meaning of my thing?
- 12 What does on your own time mean?
- 13 Do it on your own time or in your own time?
- 14 What does on your time mean?
- 15 What is it called when you do things by yourself?
- 16 Is not my thing Meaning?
- 17 What does our thing mean?
- 18 What do you call someone who likes to do things?
- 19 Does her own thing her own way?
- 20 What do you call someone who thinks he knows everything?
What’s the meaning of do your own thing?
phrase. If you do your own thing, you live, act, or behave in the way you want to, without paying attention to convention or depending on other people. [informal]
Do you do your own thing synonym?
competent. confident. efficient. self-supporting.
When people say do your thing?
To “do your thing” is a colloquial expression that means to do something that you are particularly good at. For instance, if someone is very persuasive and a great salesperson, that person might say, “They don’t want to buy a car now, but they will after I do my thing.”
It’s not every man that can live off the land, you know. You do your own thing in your own time. You should be proud.
Do your thing synonyms?
- achieve.
- bring about.
- enact.
- enforce.
- implement.
- realize.
- actualize.
- actuate.
What do you call a person who does their own thing?
According to the Collins dictionary, a lone wolf is: someone who is independent and likes doing things on their own, rather than doing them with other people.
What do you call someone who does things their own way?
Idio is ancient Greek for “one’s own.” An idiosyncratic person is someone who does things in his own way.
What is meaning of self governing?
Definition of self-governing
: having control or rule over oneself specifically : having self-government : autonomous.
Do your thing first meaning?
—used to say that one should do the things that are most important before doing other things I know you’re eager to start shopping for a car, but first things first—you need to find out how much you can afford to spend. You must set priorities and learn how to put first things first.
Do your own things originate?
Your Own Thing is a rock-styled musical comedy loosely based on Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare. It premiered off-Broadway in early 1968.
| Your Own Thing | |
|---|---|
| Lyrics | Hal Hester, Danny Apolinar |
| Book | Donald Driver |
| Basis | Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night |
| Productions | 1968 Off-Broadway 1969 West End 1969 Australia |
What is the meaning of my thing?
do your own thing
follow your own interests or inclinations regardless of others. informal.
What does on your own time mean?
Definition of on one’s own time
: the time during which a company is not paying a worker Employees need to make personal calls on their own time.
Do it on your own time or in your own time?
If you do something such as work in your own time in British English, or on your own time in American English, you do it in your free time rather than, for example, at work or school.
What does on your time mean?
during your personal time, not during the time when you are officially at work. Synonyms and related words.
What is it called when you do things by yourself?
solo. adjective. done by one person alone, without any help.
Is not my thing Meaning?
it isn’t my, his, etc.
it is not something that you really enjoy or are interested in: I’m afraid pubs and clubs aren’t really my thing.
What does our thing mean?
n. 1 an object, fact, affair, circumstance, or concept considered as being a separate entity. 2 any inanimate object. 3 an object or entity that cannot or need not be precisely named.
What do you call someone who likes to do things?
hobbyist. noun. someone who enjoys doing something as a hobby.
Does her own thing her own way?
To get or have what one wants; to have things done according to one’s personal preference or decision.
What do you call someone who thinks he knows everything?
A pantomath is a person who wants to know or knows everything.
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делай свое дело
делайте свое дело
делать свои дела
занимайся своими делами
поступать по-своему
занимайтесь своими делами
поступить по-своему
занимайтесь своим делом
делать что-то свое
делать свое дело
заниматься своими делами
занимайся своим делом
занимайтесь своим любимым делом
сделать свое дело
делайте по-своему
Be you, do your own thing and work hard…
Follow some basic protocol — but do your own thing.
Be your own person and do your own thing.
Also, be creative with your wardrobe, don’t mock others fashion or style, do your own thing.
Кроме того, будьте креативны со своим гардеробом, не издевайтесь над модой или стилем других людей, делайте свое дело.
Make it a point to show him that while you enjoy being with him, you also know how to do your own thing.
Покажите ему, что, хотя вам нравится быть с ним, вы также знаете, как делать свои дела.
Be YOU and do your own thing.
Take inspiration from others, yes, but do your own thing.
See if your partner is upset any time you do your own thing.
They did not allow you to do your own thing.
Don’t listen, do your own thing.
Take people’s advice, but do your own thing.
Today you want the freedom to do your own thing.
You go do your own thing, and be happy.
You get to do your own thing and live according to your timetable.
Instead, you act like it’s an open relationship and do your own thing.
It’s time to move on, do your own thing.
Well, you don’t do your own thing here.
An heir and a spare and you can do your own thing.
These people went from do your own thing to just say no.
Maybe you think you can do your own thing now.
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- do your own thing
- do (your) own thing
to do exactly what you want without following what other people do or worrying about what they think.You have to give your children a certain amount of freedom to do their own thing.
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Meaning of DO YOUR OWN THING in English
do it your own way, do what you feel
I like managers who let me do my own thing — who respect my way of doing things.
Wayne Magnuson.
English idioms vocabulary.
Словарь английских идиом.
2012