Meaning of on their own(p) in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    on their own(p)

    Definitions

    1. responsible for yourself

    Examples

    • « now out of college and on their own »

    Synonyms

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