plough (one's) own furrow

To do something in isolation; to act without the help or influence of others. Primarily heard in UK. I tried to offer Jonathan help with the project, but he'd rather plough his own furrow. As an artist, I think you should try to plough your own furrow before worrying what other people might want.

See also: furrow, own, plough

See also:

furrow
plough a lone(ly) furrow
plough a lonely furrow
plough a lonely, your own, etc. furrow
go with hat in hand to (someone)
hat in hand, to go/with
go hat in hand to (someone)
go hat in hand to someone
be at (one's) service
be at somebody's service

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