Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “in one’s own right” and its meaning is “If someone is a successful person in his/her own right, he/she is successful as a result of his/her own ability, qualifications & efforts, rather than his/her close connection or relationship with someone/something else”.
Example Sentence: Daniil Medvedev beats Novak Djokovic in 2021 US Open men’s final…. Medvedev’s accomplishment stands up against Emma Radacanu’s stunner in the women’s tournament. Both wins are historic in their own right. This feels like a big moment for tennis, which often has to fight for its place in a crowded sports landscape. Who won’t want to watch Medvedev or Radacanu next time?…
This phrase is present in The Guardian article Daniil Medvedev beats Novak Djokovic in 2021 US Open men’s final – as it happened and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Guardian
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