v. phr. To depend on yourself; do things yourself; earn your own living; be independent. After his father died, John had to stand on his own feet and earn his own living. You should learn to stand on your own two feet.
STAND ON ONE'S OWN FEET
Meaning of STAND ON ONE'S OWN FEET in English
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012