on one's

Idioms  

1. In addition to the following idioms beginning with on one's, also see under on someone's.

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Example Sentences

That determination to live on one’s own terms, no matter how gnarly or weird other people thought you were, is what fueled Fat Mike and NOFX, and judging from the trailer, that hasn’t changed.

From Los Angeles Times

Investing does seem to be an area where there are lessons that usually cannot be taught, only painfully learned on one’s own.

From Barron's

In a 2010 interview with the BBC, he said: "I am persuaded that we have to struggle in order to implement the last human right in our societies. And the last human right is the right to make a decision on one's own end, and the possibility to have this end without risk and without pain."

From BBC

Still, striking out on one’s own has its perks, and Larsen and Akturk remain committed to keeping Tiny Chef cooking as long as they can.

From Los Angeles Times

“Masking is actually a risk factor of suicide for autistic people, and it has a negative effect on one’s mental health,” said Lisa Morgan, founder of the Autism and Suicide Prevention Workgroup, who is autistic herself.

From Los Angeles Times