Come into one's own

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Verb

verb

1. (idiomatic) To reach a stage of development or maturity where one has achieved strength and confidence, economic security, or respect and social acceptance.
• 2010 Nov. 26, Gemlyn Geroge, "Healthcare in Asia: A Roadmap for the Next Decade," Time:The subsequent decade played host to numerous stories of Asian nations coming into their own with robustly growing economies.