Phrase guide
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Sound
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verb
To deal with a problem alone instead of waiting on others (often persons who are responsible and have failed to deal with the issue).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Synonyms: take the matter into one's own hands
Antonyms: none provided
History
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Across languages
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
