be your own master
US /bi jʊər oʊn ˈmæs.tər/
UK /bi jʊər oʊn ˈmæs.tər/
1.
做自己的主人, 独立自主
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.
在为他人工作多年后，她决定做自己的主人并开始自己的事业。
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He values his freedom and always wants to be his own master.
他珍视自由，总是想做自己的主人。