Strike out on your own Meaning in English

expression

US

STRYKE-owt-on-yor-OWN

UK

stryke-OWT-on-yor-OHN

Definition

To leave a group, family, or familiar situation and start doing something by yourself, especially to become independent or start a new journey.

Usage & Nuances

This is an idiomatic and somewhat formal/neutral expression, often used for starting a business, moving out, or seeking independence. Common with 'decide to strike out on your own'. Not for physical aggression; don't confuse with 'strike out' (baseball or failing).

• Spanish: emprender por tu cuenta - independizarse
• Portuguese (BR): seguir por conta própria - se aventurar sozinho
• Portuguese (PT): seguir por conta própria - aventurar-se sozinho
• Chinese (Simplified): 独立闯荡 - 靠自己闯出一片天地
• Chinese (Traditional): 獨立闖蕩 - 靠自己闖出一片天地
• Hindi: अपना रास्ता खुद चुनना - खुद से शुरुआत करना
• Arabic: شَقَّ طَريقَك بمفردك - الاعتماد على نفسك
• Bengali: স্বাধীনভাবে শুরু করা - নিজের পথে হাঁটা
• Russian: самостоятельно начать - отправиться в самостоятельную жизнь
• Japanese: 自分の道を歩み始める - 独立する
• Vietnamese: tự lập - bắt đầu tự mình
• Korean: 독립하다 - 혼자서 시작하다
• Turkish: kendi başına yola çıkmak - kendi başına hareket etmek
• Urdu: اپنے بل بوتے پر کچھ شروع کرنا - خودمختار ہونا
• Indonesian: memulai sendiri - mandiri

Example Sentences

Sarah wants to strike out on her own and move to a new city.

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After graduation, he decided to strike out on his own.

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Young people often strike out on their own to learn independence.

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I'm nervous, but it's time to strike out on my own and see what happens.

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She finally felt ready to strike out on her own after years working for others.

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If you want real growth, sometimes you have to strike out on your own.

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