be one's own boss — to work for oneself rather than for an employer; to be self-employed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to work for oneself rather than for an employer; to be self-employed
Pronunciation (IPA): /biː wʌnz oʊn bɔːs/
Korean meaning: 고용주 밑에서 일하지 않고 자영업을 하다, 독립적으로 일하다
Korean pronunciation: 비 **원**즈 **오운** **보스**
Example Sentences
- Tom quit his 9-to-5 job to be his own boss, but now he works 24/7!
- She always wanted to be her own boss until she realized she was a terrible employee.
- Many entrepreneurs choose to be their own boss for the flexibility and creative freedom.
be one's own boss
NOUN//biː wʌnz oʊn bɔːs//
to work for oneself rather than for an employer; to be self-employed
to work for oneself rather than for an employer; to be self-employed
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Origin
'boss'는 네덜란드어 'baas'에서 유래했으며, 원래 '주인, 지배자'를 의미했습니다. 이 표현은 20세기 초부터 '자신이 자신의 주인이 되다', 즉 독립적으로 일한다는 의미로 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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“Tom quit his 9-to-5 job to be his own boss, but now he works 24/7!”
“She always wanted to be her own boss until she realized she was a terrible employee.”
“Many entrepreneurs choose to be their own boss for the flexibility and creative freedom.”
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