Meaning of the word "take matters into your own hands" in English
What does "take matters into your own hands" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
take matters into your own hands
US /teɪk ˈmætərz ˈɪntuː jʊər oʊn hændz/
UK /teɪk ˈmætəz ˈɪntuː jɔːr oʊn hændz/
Idiom
to deal with a problem yourself because the people who should have dealt with it have failed to do so
Example:
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When the police failed to act, the villagers decided to take matters into their own hands.
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She was tired of waiting for help, so she decided to take matters into her own hands and fix the leaky faucet herself.