come into one's own
phrase
: to achieve one's potential
They had a slow start as a team, but they've come into their own this season.
also
: to gain recognition
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“Come into one's own.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20into%20one%27s%20own. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.
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