# on their own

idiom · CEFR B1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/on-their-own
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

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

## Examples

- The children finished their homework on their own.
- After practicing for weeks, he felt confident enough to perform the entire song on his own.
- She preferred to navigate the complexities of her new life on her own, refusing any assistance from those who doubted her resolve.

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