Be your own master/mistress
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Having the freedom to make your own decisions without being influenced by others.
Upon quitting his job and starting his own company, he truly felt he had become his own master.

Often appears as...
- become your own master
- be your own master in business
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Having control or authority over one's own work or duties.
When you're a freelancer, you can be your own master and decide on the type of projects you want to work on.

Often appears as...
- be your own master in work
- set your own schedule as your own master
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Having the freedom to make your own decisions without being influenced by others.
Upon quitting his job and starting his own company, he truly felt he had become his own master.

Often appears as...
- become your own master
- be your own master in business
phrase
Having control or authority over one's own work or duties.
When you're a freelancer, you can be your own master and decide on the type of projects you want to work on.

Often appears as...
- be your own master in work
- set your own schedule as your own master
Definition 1 of 2

Decision Autonomy
Refers to personal independence in making choices, free from outside control or pressure.

By traveling solo, she could finally be her own mistress and discover what she truly loved.
Emotional Resilience
Implies resilience in facing pressures or expectations from society, family, or peers.

He chose to be his own master and pursued art, despite his parents' wishes for him to be a lawyer.
Inner Confidence
Shows confidence in one's judgment and values, even when they go against the mainstream.

Despite the trends, she was her own mistress and wore clothes that pleased her, not the masses.
Decision Autonomy
Refers to personal independence in making choices, free from outside control or pressure.

By traveling solo, she could finally be her own mistress and discover what she truly loved.
Emotional Resilience
Implies resilience in facing pressures or expectations from society, family, or peers.

He chose to be his own master and pursued art, despite his parents' wishes for him to be a lawyer.
Inner Confidence
Shows confidence in one's judgment and values, even when they go against the mainstream.

Despite the trends, she was her own mistress and wore clothes that pleased her, not the masses.
Decision Autonomy
Refers to personal independence in making choices, free from outside control or pressure.

By traveling solo, she could finally be her own mistress and discover what she truly loved.
Emotional Resilience
Implies resilience in facing pressures or expectations from society, family, or peers.

He chose to be his own master and pursued art, despite his parents' wishes for him to be a lawyer.
Inner Confidence
Shows confidence in one's judgment and values, even when they go against the mainstream.

Despite the trends, she was her own mistress and wore clothes that pleased her, not the masses.
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