Get, etc. somewhere under your own steam

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To reach a place using your own effort or resources, without the help of others.

Ignoring offers for a ride, she was determined to get to the school under her own steam.
Visual representation of "get, etc. somewhere under your own steam" - To reach a place using your own effort or resources, without the help of others.

Often appears as...

  • get home under his own steam
  • reach the top under her own steam

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Idiomatic

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Self-reliance

This phrase emphasizes independence and the ability to do something without help.

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He insisted on fixing the car under his own steam, refusing any assistance.
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Physical Effort

Often suggests physical travel or movement without mechanical aid.

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She reached the summit under her own steam while everyone else used the cable car.
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Metaphorical Use

Can also be used metaphorically to mean achieving a goal without external help.

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He built his business under his own steam, without any investors.
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