Pronunciation: /ˈpædəl wʌnz oʊn kəˈnu/
noun a tool used for propelling a small boat through water
A1 I like to paddle my own canoe when I go kayaking.
A2 She learned how to paddle her own canoe during summer camp.
B1 It's important to be independent and paddle your own canoe in life.
B2 After years of relying on others, he finally decided to paddle his own canoe.
C1 The entrepreneur's success can be attributed to his ability to paddle his own canoe in the business world.
C2 In order to achieve true fulfillment, one must learn to paddle their own canoe and take control of their own destiny.
verb to manage one's own affairs or take care of oneself without relying on others
A1 I can paddle my own canoe when I go kayaking with my friends.
A2 She is learning to paddle her own canoe so she can go on solo adventures.
B1 It is important to learn how to paddle your own canoe in order to become more independent.
B2 After years of practice, he has finally mastered the skill of paddling his own canoe.
C1 The experienced explorer knows how to paddle his own canoe through rough waters.
C2 She has paddled her own canoe through many challenges and emerged stronger each time.
formal It is important for individuals to learn how to paddle their own canoe in order to achieve success in life.
informal You need to learn how to paddle your own canoe and not rely on others all the time.
slang Hey man, you gotta paddle your own canoe if you want to make it in this world.
figurative In life, each person must learn to paddle their own canoe and take control of their own destiny.
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