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We found 2 dictionaries that define the word take matters into one's own hands:

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  1. take matters into one's own hands: Merriam-Webster
  2. take matters into one's own hands: Wiktionary

Definitions from Wiktionary (take matters into one's own hands)

verb:  (idiomatic) To deal with a problem alone instead of waiting on others (often persons who are responsible and have failed to deal with the issue).


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