好自为之
hǎo​zì​wéi​zhī

fend for oneself

  • created sense approved 好自为之/好自為之 · hǎo​zì​wéi​zhī · fend for oneself

    好自为之 / 好自為之

    hǎo​zì​wéi​zhī

    fend for oneself

    To look after oneself independently, typically used when one is being left to face the consequences of their actions alone

    该帮的我都帮了，剩下的只能请你好自为之。

    expression

    created sense

  • created sense approved 好自为之/好自為之 · hǎo​zì​wéi​zhī · shape up

    好自为之 / 好自為之

    hǎo​zì​wéi​zhī

    shape up

    to improve one's behavior or conduct, often used as a stern warning or reprimand

    如果你还想留在这里，以后就必须好自为之。

    expression

    created sense