make one's way

make one's way

Update: 2025-10-24
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#esl #english #idioms #verb

make one's way  {v. phr.}

1. To go forward with difficulty; find a path for yourself.

They made their way through the crowd.

2. To do many hard things to earn a living; make a life work for yourself.

He was anxious to finish school and make his own way in the world.

Compare: SHIFT FOR ONESELF.
Categories: world {v. phr.}

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make one's way

make one's way

A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates