on your own

on your own
on your own
1 : without being helped by anyone or anything

He's still too weak to stand on his own.

No one had to tell me; I found out on my own.

The rash went away on its own after a few days.

Keys don't just disappear on their own. You must have left them somewhere.

I came up with the idea all on my own.

2 a : without anyone or anything else :alone

She lived on her own for a few years before getting married.

2 b : in a state or condition in which there is nobody to help you

If you mess up, you're on your own.

They can't survive on their own in the wilderness.

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Main Entry:own

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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