be your own master
US /bi jʊər oʊn ˈmæs.tər/
UK /bi jʊər oʊn ˈmæs.tər/
1.
to be independent and in control of one's own life or actions
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After years of working for others, she decided to be her own master and start her own business.
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He values his freedom and always wants to be his own master.