March to (the beat of) (one's) own drum In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "march to (the beat of) (one's) own drum", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Julia Huong

2022-05-19 09:05

march to (the beat of) a different drum , march to (the beat of) a different drummer , march to (the beat of) a different tune

March to (the beat of) (one's) own drum verb phrase

To do something, act, or behave in a way that deviates from the conventional, widespread, or widely accepted societal norm.

She told me to watch you because you marched to your own drum.

an old/a wise head on young shoulders

A child or young person who thinks, talks and behaves like an older person who has more experience of life.

ice out

1. To behave towards someone in a way that lacks affection
2. To decorate something with diamonds

Play silly buggers

To behave in the way that is silly, stupid, or annoying

drink, laugh, etc. yourself silly

To drink, laugh, etc. to a point that you cannot be sensible of your behaviour

go hog wild

To behave wildly, frequently as a result of excitement.

The verb "march" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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