be on (one's) tod

be on (one's) tod

To be without anyone else; to be on one's own. A shortening of the Cockney rhyming slang "be on one's Tod Sloan," referring to a once-famous American horse jockey who fell into disrepute in the early 20th century and died penniless and alone. Primarily heard in UK. To be quite honest, after a hectic week of work, I much prefer being on my tod than spending the weekend around a bunch of people. Mary's been on her tod ever since Rupert broke up with her last week.
See also: on, tod
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be on (one's) pat
  • at will
  • at expense
  • at somebody's expense
  • at someone's expense
  • at (one's) expense
  • at doorstep
  • at (one's) doorstep
  • a/(one's) 20
  • be remembered as (something)