coming into one's own
Reaching full potential
Coming into one's own describes reaching a point where one's abilities, talents, or potential are finally recognized or fully expressed.
A person who has struggled or been overlooked may come into their own when circumstances finally allow them to flourish: After years as an understudy, she came into her own when the lead fell ill.
The phrase suggests arrival at deserved success or self-realization.
- self-discoveryLearning one's true character
- coming of ageReaching adult status
- growing painsDifficulties during early development
- riseMove to higher position
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
expertise · bloom · self-actualization · true colors · accomplishment · wings · validation · individuality · resilience · acknowledgment · emerge · breaking through · self-expression · voice · own two feet · flourish · unveil · emotional intelligence
coming into one's ownstagnating
Ceasing to develop
withering · declining · regressing · languishing · floundering
coming into one's ownlosing oneself
Becoming absorbed beyond awareness
comes, owning, disown, disowned, incoming, oncoming, outcome, overcome, becoming