does one's own thing

A form of do one's own thing — To do what one considers to be best suited or most satisfying for oneself; to do what expresses one's distinctive interests or talents; to do as one chooses.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of do one's own thing
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