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a life of its own
Noun
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
独立し、まるで生命を持っているかのように自律的に存在する状態。 / それ自体で独自の発展や変化を遂げる、独立した存在感を示す状態。
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(idiomatic) An independent existence with some characteristics of life.
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a life of its own
Once the rumor spread through the town, it seemed to take on a life of its own.
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Once the rumor spread through the town, it seemed to take on a life of its own.
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