Go it alone Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /əˈɫoʊn
GOH it uh-LOHN
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈɪt/ /ɐlˈəʊn
guh-OH it uh-LOHN
Definition
To do something by yourself, without help or support from others.
Usage & Nuances
Informal phrase, usually about making decisions or taking actions independently. Often used when someone chooses not to join a group or team. Sometimes implies courage, stubbornness, or self-confidence.
Spanish: hacerlo solo - hacerlo por tu cuentaPortuguese (BR): fazer sozinho - agir por conta própriaPortuguese (PT): fazer sozinho - agir por conta própriaChinese (Simplified): 单独行动 - 独自做Chinese (Traditional): 單獨行動 - 獨自做Hindi: अकेले करनाArabic: يفعل ذلك بمفرده - يعمل بشكل منفردBengali: নিজে করা - একা করাRussian: самостоятельно делать - действовать в одиночкуJapanese: 自分でやる - 一人でやるVietnamese: làm một mình - tự thân làmKorean: 혼자 하다 - 단독으로 하다Turkish: kendi başına yapmak - tek başına yapmakUrdu: اکیلے کرنا - خود کرناIndonesian: melakukannya sendiri - jalani sendiri
Example Sentences
She wanted to go it alone and start her own business.
basic
If you want to go it alone, that's your choice.
basic
He decided to go it alone when his friends left.
basic
Sometimes it's better not to go it alone in tough situations.
natural
They offered to help, but he chose to go it alone anyway.
natural
Honestly, I don't think I'm ready to go it alone just yet.
natural