Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
On one's own account — Account Ac*count , n. [OE. acount, account, accompt, OF. acont, fr. aconter. See {Account}, v. t., {Count}, n., 1.] 1. A reckoning; computation; calculation; enumeration; a record of some reckoning; as, the Julian account of time. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
on one's own account — phrasal 1. : for one s own interest or on one s own behalf I m doing it on my own account, not for anyone else 2. : at one s own risk it s a dangerous plan, one you ll have to follow up on your own account 3. : on one s own intelligence or… … Useful english dictionary
on\ one's\ own\ account — • on one s own account • on one s own hook informal adv. phr. 1. For yourself; as a free agent; independently. After they had picked out the class gift, members of the committee did some shopping on their own account. 2. See: of one s own accord … Словарь американских идиом
on one's own account — ► on one s own account with one s own money or assets. Main Entry: ↑account … English terms dictionary
turn selfishly to one's own account — index exploit (take advantage of) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
on one's own account — or {informal}[on one s own hook] {adv. phr.} 1. For yourself; as a free agent; independently. * /After they had picked out the class gift, members of the committee did some shopping on their own account./ 2. See: OF ONE S OWN ACCORD … Dictionary of American idioms
on one's own account — phrasal 1. on one s own behalf 2. at one s own risk 3. by oneself ; on one s own … New Collegiate Dictionary
on one's own account — for oneself. → account … English new terms dictionary
on one's own hook — phrasal : on one s own account or responsibility : without authorization or assistance : by oneself : independently * * * on one s own hook On one s own responsibility, initiative or account • • • Main Entry: ↑hook * * * informal, dated … Useful english dictionary
on\ one's\ own\ hook — • on one s own account • on one s own hook informal adv. phr. 1. For yourself; as a free agent; independently. After they had picked out the class gift, members of the committee did some shopping on their own account. 2. See: of one s own accord … Словарь американских идиом
