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.
Used to refer to someone who is entirely alone, without anyone else.
To make something on one's own, without the help of others.
To be very wet
Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.