on one's own

phrase

Synonyms of on one's ownnext
1
: for or by oneself : independently of assistance or control
made the decision on his own
The rash went away on its own.
2
a
: without anyone or anything else
lived on her own before getting married
b
: in a state or condition in which there is no one to help
If you mess up, you're on your own.

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“On one's own.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20one%27s%20own. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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