On your own
Example: You can finish the project on your own this weekend.
Definition
"On your own" means to do something independently, without help or assistance from others. It implies taking responsibility for an action or task by oneself, such as completing a project or solving a problem without external support.
Etymology
The phrase "on your own" originates from the use of "own" as a possessive adjective indicating personal possession or responsibility. Over time, "on your own" evolved to express acting independently. Did you know? The word "own" comes from Old English "agen," meaning 'possessed' or 'belonging to oneself.'
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"On your own" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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