ENGLISH
REFERENCE

on my own

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
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