idiom
Write your own story
RYT yor OHN STOR-ee
/raɪt jɔːr oʊn ˈstɔːri/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
writeyourownstory
Dictionary meaning
To take control of one's own destiny rather than letting circumstances or other people determine one's path; an empowerment idiom common in motivational contexts.
Examples
- Don't let failure define you — get up and write your own story.
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