to be on one's own
71according to one's own lights — {adv. phr.} In accordance with one s conscience or inclinations. * /Citizens should vote according to their own lights./ …
72after one's own heart — LIKE MINDED, of the same mind, kindred, compatible, congenial, sharing one s tastes, on the same wavelength. → heart * * * after one s own heart Exactly to one s own liking • • • Main Entry: ↑heart * * * of the type that one likes or understands… …
73on one's own time — {adv. phr.} During one s free time; not during working or school hours. * /If you want to play football, you ll have to do it on your own time./ …
74on one's own time — {adv. phr.} During one s free time; not during working or school hours. * /If you want to play football, you ll have to do it on your own time./ …
75To be one's own master — Master Mas ter (m[.a]s t[ e]r), n. [OE. maistre, maister, OF. maistre, mestre, F. ma[^i]tre, fr. L. magister, orig. a double comparative from the root of magnus great, akin to Gr. me gas. Cf. {Maestro}, {Magister}, {Magistrate}, {Magnitude},… …
76of\ one's\ own\ accord — • of one s own accord • of one s own free will adv. phr. Without suggestion or help from anyone else; without being told; voluntarily. On her mother s birthday, Betsy did the dishes of her own accord. But Johnny hates baths. I can t believe he… …
77of\ one's\ own\ free\ will — • of one s own accord • of one s own free will adv. phr. Without suggestion or help from anyone else; without being told; voluntarily. On her mother s birthday, Betsy did the dishes of her own accord. But Johnny hates baths. I can t believe he… …
78on\ one's\ own\ account — • on one s own account • on one s own hook informal adv. phr. 1. For yourself; as a free agent; independently. After they had picked out the class gift, members of the committee did some shopping on their own account. 2. See: of one s own accord …
79on\ one's\ own\ hook — • on one s own account • on one s own hook informal adv. phr. 1. For yourself; as a free agent; independently. After they had picked out the class gift, members of the committee did some shopping on their own account. 2. See: of one s own accord …
80of one's own accord — VOLUNTARILY, of one s own free will, of one s own volition, by choice; willingly, freely, readily. → accord * * * of one s own accord 1. Spontaneously 2. Voluntarily • • • Main Entry: ↑accord * * * voluntarily …