Come into your/its own

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To start to perform very effectively or successfully.

After a rocky start, the team really came into its own in the second half of the match.
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Often appears as...

  • came into his own
  • come into her own

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Idiomatic

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Positive Change

Implies improvement after difficulty or a slow start.

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She struggled at first, but has really come into her own as a sales manager.
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Self-Realization

Suggests a process of growing confidence or recognizing one's abilities.

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After years of training, the athlete came into his own.
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Specific Context

Shows someone or something fitting well or excelling in a particular situation.

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The rescue dog truly came into its own in search missions.
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