to be on one's own
121of one's own — Belonging to oneself and no one else • • • Main Entry: ↑own * * * belonging to oneself alone at last I ve got a place of my own …
122under one's own steam — By one s own unaided efforts • • • Main Entry: ↑steam * * * (with reference to travel) without assistance from others we re going to have to get there under our own steam …
123on one's own ground — in one s own territory or concerning one s own range of knowledge or experience I feel reasonably relaxed if I m interviewed on my own ground …
124To be one's own man — Man Man (m[a^]n), n.; pl. {Men} (m[e^]n). [AS. mann, man, monn, mon; akin to OS., D., & OHG. man, G. mann, Icel. ma[eth]r, for mannr, Dan. Mand, Sw. man, Goth. manna, Skr. manu, manus, and perh. to Skr. man to think, and E. mind. [root]104. Cf.… …
125on one's own — 1. Alone. 2. On one s own initiative. By one s own efforts, on one s toes Alert …
126in one's own time — In one s spare time, when not at work • • • Main Entry: ↑time * * * also in one s own good time at a time and a rate decided by oneself …
127in\ a\ world\ of\ one's\ own — • in a world of one s own • in a world by oneself 1. In the place where you belong; in your own personal surroundings; apart from other people. They are in a little world of their own in their house on the mountain. 2a. In deep thought or… …
128To stand on one's own legs — Leg Leg (l[e^]g), n. [Icel. leggr; akin to Dan. l[ae]g calf of the leg, Sw. l[ a]gg.] 1. A limb or member of an animal used for supporting the body, and in running, climbing, and swimming; esp., that part of the limb between the knee and foot.… …