English Reference
Idiom idiom

on my own


to be alone or to do something without any help from other people.


SIMPLE

“I prefer to work on my own.”

CONTEXTUAL

“After moving to a new city, she had to learn how to live on her own.”

COMPLEX

“He decided to face the difficult challenge on his own, refusing to accept any assistance from his colleagues.”

Last updated April 22, 2026