on (one's) own
on (one's) own
1. By or through one's individual efforts or means. I had to finish designing the website on my own after many of our workers were laid off.
2. Without the assistance or support of, or dependence upon, anybody else. I don't need anyone's pity or help, I can make it all on my own, thank you very much.
See also: on, own
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on one's own
independently. Our baby can now walk on his own. I have lived on my own since I was 18.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
on one's own
1. By one's own efforts or resources, as in He built the entire addition on his own. [Mid-1900s]
2. Responsible for oneself, independent of outside help or control, as in Dave moved out last fall; he's on his own now. [Mid-1900s]
See also: on, own
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
(all) on your ˈown
1 alone; without anyone else: Why are you sitting here on your own?
2 without help: She made it all on her own.
See also: on, own
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
on (one's) own
1. By one's own efforts: She got the job on her own.
2. Responsible for oneself; independent of outside help or control: He is now out of college and on his own.
See also: on, own
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- on one's own
- on own
- on your own
- at (one's) doorstep
- at doorstep
- at expense
- at somebody's expense
- at someone's expense
- at (one's) expense
- about business