# on your own

idiom · CEFR B1

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

## Meaning

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

## Examples

- You have to finish this project on your own.
- Moving to a new city on your own is difficult, but it helps you become more independent.
- After years of relying on his mentors, he finally decided to strike out on his own to prove he could succeed without their guidance.

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