
Shift for yourself
Self-Reliance
Refers to relying on oneself to overcome difficulties or accomplish tasks.
After her parents' divorce, she quickly learned to shift for herself.
Independence
Implies the necessity of being independent, often due to absence of support.
Living abroad forced him to shift for himself.
Maturity Sign
Often used to describe a rite of passage into adulthood.
At eighteen, he had to shift for himself.
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