one's own boss
The phrase "one's own boss" often describes someone who is self-employed or operates their own business, enjoying autonomy in their professional decisions.
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Definition
B2Employment
(informal)Working independently without being employed by someone else.
Example
- After years in the corporate world, she decided to be her own boss and start a consulting firm.
B2Entrepreneurship
(informal)Having full control over business decisions and operations without external authority.
Example
- Being his own boss allows him to set his own hours and choose his projects.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "one's own boss":
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