ENGLISH
REFERENCE

on their own

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
SIMPLE

The children finished their homework on their own.

CONTEXTUAL

After practicing for weeks, he felt confident enough to perform the entire song on his own.

COMPLEX

She preferred to navigate the complexities of her new life on her own, refusing any assistance from those who doubted her resolve.

Last updated April 22, 2026