on one's own

Definition

Unaided; without assistance or help from others.

Example Sentences

• "A seven-year-old can get dressed on his own, but it might take a long time."
• "1966, Vicki Wickham, Simon Napier-Bell (English lyrics), Dusty Springfield (vocalist), You Don't Have to Say You Love Me, 1965, Pino Donaggio, Vito Pallavicini, Io che non vivo (senza te), Don't you see / That now you've gone, / And I'm left here on my own, / I will have to follow you / And beg you to come home."
• "Private operators, for the most part have done an admirable job of keeping these aging aircraft flying, but FAA has essentially said, “It’s public-use aircraft. You’re on your own.”"