live on one's own

live on one's own
live on one's own
to live independently, in a separate dwelling. •

I moved out of my parents' house because I wanted to live on my own for a while.

It's time you were out living on your own.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • live on one's own — • to be on one s own • to work on one s own • to live on one s own • to do smth on one s own (from Idioms in Speech) to be independent, not directed or controlled by others, or simply just to be by oneself He thought it was wrong of him to go off …   Idioms and examples

  • be on one's own — • to be on one s own • to work on one s own • to live on one s own • to do smth on one s own (from Idioms in Speech) to be independent, not directed or controlled by others, or simply just to be by oneself He thought it was wrong of him to go off …   Idioms and examples

  • work on one's own — • to be on one s own • to work on one s own • to live on one s own • to do smth on one s own (from Idioms in Speech) to be independent, not directed or controlled by others, or simply just to be by oneself He thought it was wrong of him to go off …   Idioms and examples

  • live one's own life — follow one s own plans and principles independent of others …   Useful english dictionary

  • do smth on one's own — • to be on one s own • to work on one s own • to live on one s own • to do smth on one s own (from Idioms in Speech) to be independent, not directed or controlled by others, or simply just to be by oneself He thought it was wrong of him to go off …   Idioms and examples

  • in a world of one's own — or[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 concentration. * /Mary is… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • in a world of one's own — or[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 concentration. * /Mary is… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • on one's own terms — phrasal in accordance with one s wishes ; in one s own way < prefers to live on his own terms > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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