fend for yourself
idiomPart offend
fend for yourself — idiom
1. to look after yourself without relying on anyone else for food, money, or other
1.idiom
Definition
to look after yourself without relying on anyone else for food, money, or other basic needs
Example
When Adisa's scholarship ended, he had to fend for himself while finishing his degree.
The chicks leave the nest after two weeks and must fend for themselves from then on.