Id | ESLPod_0361_WE_0396 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 361 |
Episode Title | Feeling Lonely |
Phrase | out on one's own |
Text | The phrase "out on (one's) own," in this podcast, means without financial and/or other support from other people: "How old were you when you moved out on your own for the first time?" The phrase "to make something (one's) own" means to change something a little bit so that it seems to belong to oneself: "The band took a famous Beatles song and made it their own by changing the speed and words." The phrase "for one's own good" means for one's benefit or disadvantage: "She is too honest for her own good. She should learn to keep some things secret." Finally, the phrase "on one's own" means alone: "If you aren't able to do it on your own, just ask for help." |
Topics | About You | Relationships + Family |
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