Fight your own battles
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To deal with your problems or challenges without the help of others.
You need to learn to fight your own battles, I won't always be here to help you.
Often appears as...
- learn to fight your own battles
- always fight your own battles
Usage tips
Idiomatic
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To argue or compete for one's own benefit, rather than relying on others to do so.
As a lawyer, she learned to fight her own battles in the courtroom.
Often appears as...
- fight her own battles in
- always fight your own battles
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To confront one's own fears or challenges directly.
He is battling his addiction; it's a tough battle, but he has to fight it himself.
Often appears as...
- fight his own battles with
- struggle to fight own battles
phrase
To deal with your problems or challenges without the help of others.
You need to learn to fight your own battles, I won't always be here to help you.
Often appears as...
- learn to fight your own battles
- always fight your own battles
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To argue or compete for one's own benefit, rather than relying on others to do so.
As a lawyer, she learned to fight her own battles in the courtroom.
Often appears as...
- fight her own battles in
- always fight your own battles
phrase
To confront one's own fears or challenges directly.
He is battling his addiction; it's a tough battle, but he has to fight it himself.
Often appears as...
- fight his own battles with
- struggle to fight own battles
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Seeking Independence
Emphasizes personal development through handling issues alone.
When you go to college, you'll have to fight your own battles.
Pro Tip 2/3No Outsourcing
Implies that asking others to handle your challenges isn't ideal.
It can be hard, but try to fight your own battles.
Pro Tip 3/3Growth Mindset
Suggests that overcoming difficulties by oneself leads to strength.
He chose to fight his own battles and grew more confident.
Pro Tip 1/3Seeking Independence
Emphasizes personal development through handling issues alone.
When you go to college, you'll have to fight your own battles.
Pro Tip 2/3No Outsourcing
Implies that asking others to handle your challenges isn't ideal.
It can be hard, but try to fight your own battles.
Pro Tip 3/3Growth Mindset
Suggests that overcoming difficulties by oneself leads to strength.
He chose to fight his own battles and grew more confident.
Pro Tip 1/3Seeking Independence
Emphasizes personal development through handling issues alone.
When you go to college, you'll have to fight your own battles.
Pro Tip 2/3No Outsourcing
Implies that asking others to handle your challenges isn't ideal.
It can be hard, but try to fight your own battles.
Pro Tip 3/3Growth Mindset
Suggests that overcoming difficulties by oneself leads to strength.
He chose to fight his own battles and grew more confident.
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