stand on your own feetstand on (your) own (two) feet
to provide yourself with all the things that you need without asking for help.
It's time that kid learned to stand on his own two feet.
stand on (one's) own (two) feet
To be strong and independent; to not need the help, guidance, or resources of another person. He never left home after high school, so he never learned to stand on his own two feet.You're a talented programmer, and you could have a lot of influence here if you stood on your own feet a bit more.