taking matters into his hands
John decided to take matters into his own hands. ‘I’ll figure this out,’ he assured Emily one morning.
He began researching online, looking for similar stories and possible explanations for Max’s behavior.
On a whim, he decided to follow some advice he found: taking Max to the vet to rule out any health issues.
‘It’s at least a first step,’ he told Emily, who nodded, hoping they might find some answers.