I decided to scratch my own itch and fix the broken sink myself.
scratch one's own itch
idiomTo do something out of motivation to solve a personal problem; to take matters into one's own hands.
Origin
disputed originFrom scratch an itch.
Since no software existed to track my daily habits, I built an app to scratch my own itch.
Rather than waiting for the government to address the local infrastructure, the community leaders decided to scratch their own itch by organizing a volunteer repair crew.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.