Come into your/its own Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Positive Change Implies improvement after difficulty or a slow start. She struggled at first, but has really come into her own as a sales manager. Pro Tip 2/3Self-Realization Suggests a process of growing confidence or recognizing one's abilities. After years of training, the athlete came into his own. Pro Tip 3/3Specific Context Shows someone or something fitting well or excelling in a particular situation. The rescue dog truly came into its own in search missions.