of one's own

of one's own
belonging to one, his, hers

English contemporary dictionary. 2014.

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  • one's own row — See: HOE ONE S OWN ROW …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • one's own row — See: HOE ONE S OWN ROW …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • hold one's own — {v. phr.} To keep your position; avoid losing ground; keep your advantage, wealth, or condition without loss. * /Mr. Smith could not build up his business, but he held his own./ * /The team held its own after the first quarter./ * /Mary had a… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • hold one's own — {v. phr.} To keep your position; avoid losing ground; keep your advantage, wealth, or condition without loss. * /Mr. Smith could not build up his business, but he held his own./ * /The team held its own after the first quarter./ * /Mary had a… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • on one's own — {adj. phr.} With no help from others. * /It is a happy day when you re allowed to drive a car on your own./ * /Being on your own may be a frightening experience./ Compare: GO IT(2) …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • on one's own — {adj. phr.} With no help from others. * /It is a happy day when you re allowed to drive a car on your own./ * /Being on your own may be a frightening experience./ Compare: GO IT(2) …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • on one's own — phrasal 1. for or by oneself ; independently of assistance or control < made the decision on his own > 2. left to rely entirely on one s own resources < if you mess up, you re on your own > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • into one's own — See: COME INTO ONE S OWN …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • into one's own — See: COME INTO ONE S OWN …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • To hold one's own — Own Own, a. [OE. owen, awen, auen, aughen, AS. [=a]gen, p. p. of [=a]gan to possess; akin to OS. [=e]gan, G. & D. eigen, Icel. eiginn, Sw. & Dan. egen. [root]110. See {Owe}.] Belonging to; belonging exclusively or especially to; peculiar; most… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • dose of one's own medicine — or[taste of one s own medicine] {n. phr.} Being treated in the same way you treat others; something bad done to you as you have done bad to other people. * /Jim was always playing tricks on other boys. Finally they decided to give him a dose of… …   Dictionary of American idioms

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