on one's own

on one's own
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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{adj. phr.} With no help from others. * /It is a happy day when you're allowed to drive a car on your own./ * /Being on your own may be a frightening experience./ Compare: GO IT(2).

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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