hoe one’s own row—(U.S.) be independent; follow one’s interests or inclination (also: paddle one’s own canoe):
- Now that I have hoed my own row … they deluge me with congratulations.
ring one’s own bell —(also: blow one’s own trumpet) announce one’s own successes; praise oneself:
- He was a good team member. He’s not out there trying to ring his own bell.