On (one's) own hook In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "on (one's) own hook", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zack Phuc calendar 2021-07-05 02:07

Meaning of On (one's) own hook

Synonyms:

on (one's) own account , on (one's) own initiative

On (one's) own hook phrase

Without help or support from others

Tom needs to start doing things on his own hook. Why does he let his mother do all the decision-making for him?

The teacher asked the students to come up with a business plan on their own hook.

He couldn't do it on his own hook without any help and support from his family and friends.

He managed to build his successful career on his hook.

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all by (one's) lonesome

Used to refer to someone who is entirely alone, without anyone else.
 

make (something) with (one's) own fair hand(s)

To make something on one's own, without the help of others.

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