call your own

(something) to call (one's) own

Said of something that one can claim ownership of or see as within one's control. This morning has been so crazy that I haven't had five minutes to call my own! I've been dreaming of the day I have a car to call my own.

call your own

If you have something to call your own, it belongs to you. I think you should have a place you can call your own. She has hardly had a moment to call her own for the last seven years.

See also: call, own

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

See also:

be remembered as (something)
be remembered as/for something
be replaced by (someone or something)
be replaced with (someone or something)
at the end of (one's) fingertips
at your fingertips
at (one's) fingertips
at fingertips
at one's fingertips
at (one's) doorstep

References in periodicals archive

It is so easy to feel you need more, Always discontented and even sore, And the benefit of the things you call your own, Is spoiled when envy of others' goods is shown.

Poet's corner; Letters letters@coventrytelegraph.net

I am telling you to stand up and fight for your beliefs, to create something that you can call your own. Believe you can change the world, because you can.

Dave Rankin

I was really happy to see the feature on Harmony Designs in the July 2008 issue ("A Space to Call Your Own," Lifestyle).

Deeper than decorations

We all need the same thing and the main ingredient is "love" keeping us together through bad times and good "Recognition" another word that we need, having a great effect on how we feel "Care" and "attention" both high on the list, bringing sunshine and smiles to keep us adrift And having a friend to call your own, sharing the same wavelength even on the phone Finding a heart that "understands"

Simple needs; Readers' poems

It's part of an emerging trend in housing that some have called "manspaces." Are you a man who has carved out a place in your home that you and your male friends can call your own? If so, we'd like to hear from you.

Hey dude, tell us about your space

The thought of kicking off 2005 with a babe to call your own is delicious, we agree.

Ring in the new ... BF

What was the first skateboard that you could call your own?

Jason Adams: life of leisure

词组	call your own
释义	call your own (something) to call (one's) own Said of something that one can claim ownership of or see as within one's control. This morning has been so crazy that I haven't had five minutes to call my own! I've been dreaming of the day I have a car to call my own. See also: call, own Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. call your own If you have something to call your own, it belongs to you. I think you should have a place you can call your own. She has hardly had a moment to call her own for the last seven years. See also: call, own Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. See also: be remembered as (something) be remembered as/for something be replaced by (someone or something) be replaced with (someone or something) at the end of (one's) fingertips at your fingertips at (one's) fingertips at fingertips at one's fingertips at (one's) doorstep References in periodicals archive It is so easy to feel you need more, Always discontented and even sore, And the benefit of the things you call your own, Is spoiled when envy of others' goods is shown. Poet's corner; Letters letters@coventrytelegraph.net I am telling you to stand up and fight for your beliefs, to create something that you can call your own. Believe you can change the world, because you can. Dave Rankin I was really happy to see the feature on Harmony Designs in the July 2008 issue ("A Space to Call Your Own," Lifestyle). Deeper than decorations We all need the same thing and the main ingredient is "love" keeping us together through bad times and good "Recognition" another word that we need, having a great effect on how we feel "Care" and "attention" both high on the list, bringing sunshine and smiles to keep us adrift And having a friend to call your own, sharing the same wavelength even on the phone Finding a heart that "understands" Simple needs; Readers' poems It's part of an emerging trend in housing that some have called "manspaces." Are you a man who has carved out a place in your home that you and your male friends can call your own? If so, we'd like to hear from you. Hey dude, tell us about your space The thought of kicking off 2005 with a babe to call your own is delicious, we agree. Ring in the new ... BF What was the first skateboard that you could call your own? Jason Adams: life of leisure
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