On our own: meaning, definitions and examples

💪
Add to dictionary

on our own

 

[ ɒn aʊər əʊn ]

Phrase
Context #1 | Phrase

independent

Without the help or intervention of others; independently.

Synonyms

alone, independently, solo

Examples of usage

  • We had to figure it out on our own.
  • They managed to survive on their own in the wilderness.
  • She decided to start her own business and succeed on her own.

Translations

Translations of the word "on our own" in other languages:

🇵🇹 por nossa conta

🇮🇳 हमारे अपने पर

🇩🇪 auf eigene Faust

🇮🇩 sendiri

🇺🇦 самостійно

🇵🇱 na własną rękę

🇯🇵 自分たちで (jibun-tachi de)

🇫🇷 par nous-mêmes

🇪🇸 por nuestra cuenta

🇹🇷 kendi başımıza

🇰🇷 자체적으로 (jachejeog-euro)

🇸🇦 بمفردنا

🇨🇿 na vlastní pěst

🇸🇰 na vlastnú päsť

🇨🇳 靠我们自己 (kào wǒmen zìjǐ)

🇸🇮 na lastno pest

🇮🇸 á eigin spýtur

🇰🇿 өзіміздің күшімізбен

🇬🇪 საკუთარ თავზე (sak'ut'ar tavze)

🇦🇿 özümüzdən asılı olaraq

🇲🇽 por nuestra cuenta

Word origin

The phrase 'on our own' emphasizes the idea of independence and self-reliance. It originated from the concept of individuals or groups taking responsibility for their actions and decisions without external assistance. The expression has been used in various contexts, such as personal challenges, business endeavors, and creative projects, to highlight the importance of self-sufficiency and determination.