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TAKE THE QUIZ“its own”
The following 5 entries include the term its own.
in its own right
phrase: because of its own special qualities and not because of a connection with something else
in its own time
phrase: at the time that is right or appropriate for one and not sooner
of its own accord
phrase—used to suggest that something happens by itself without anyone causing it to happen.
take on a life of its own
phrase: to become very large, important, or hard to control
under its own steam
phrase: by using its own power or efforts —often used figuratively
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