Fend for yourself
phrasal verb
To take care of or provide for oneself, without relying on help from others.
When their parents were away, they had to fend for themselves.
Often appears as...
- fend for oneself
- fend for themselves
phrasal verb
To have the ability to prevent trouble or deal with problems.
Studying martial arts taught him how to fend for himself in dangerous situations.
Often appears as...
- fend for oneself in dangerous situations
- fend for themselves when challenged
phrasal verb
To take care of or provide for oneself, without relying on help from others.
When their parents were away, they had to fend for themselves.
Often appears as...
- fend for oneself
- fend for themselves
phrasal verb
To have the ability to prevent trouble or deal with problems.
Studying martial arts taught him how to fend for himself in dangerous situations.
Often appears as...
- fend for oneself in dangerous situations
- fend for themselves when challenged
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Self-reliance
The phrase emphasizes the ability to manage without assistance.
After I moved out, I had to quickly learn to fend for myself.
Pro Tip 2/3Economic Independence
Often used to describe supporting oneself financially.
College students must fend for themselves with part-time jobs.
Pro Tip 3/3Independence Transition
Common when referring to a transition to adulthood or independence.
At 18, most people are expected to fend for themselves.
Pro Tip 1/3Self-reliance
The phrase emphasizes the ability to manage without assistance.
After I moved out, I had to quickly learn to fend for myself.
Pro Tip 2/3Economic Independence
Often used to describe supporting oneself financially.
College students must fend for themselves with part-time jobs.
Pro Tip 3/3Independence Transition
Common when referring to a transition to adulthood or independence.
At 18, most people are expected to fend for themselves.
Pro Tip 1/3Self-reliance
The phrase emphasizes the ability to manage without assistance.
After I moved out, I had to quickly learn to fend for myself.
Pro Tip 2/3Economic Independence
Often used to describe supporting oneself financially.
College students must fend for themselves with part-time jobs.
Pro Tip 3/3Independence Transition
Common when referring to a transition to adulthood or independence.
At 18, most people are expected to fend for themselves.
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