For one's own benefit or advantage.

to behave independently without the influence of others.

Alternative form of on one's person

Synonym of try one's wings

Synonym of try one's wings

rapidly (and sometimes unexpectedly)

To be difficult to deal with; annoy.

(nautical) To adjust a ship's sails to make the best of wind conditions.

(figuratively)

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of meet one's maker