on (one's) tod



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on (one's) tod

Without or not near to anyone else; on one's own; all alone. A shortening of the Cockney rhyming slang "on one's Tod Sloan," referring to a once-famous American horse jockey who fell into disrepute in the early 20th century and died penniless and alone. Primarily heard in UK. To be quite honest, after a hectic week of work, I much prefer having a drink on my tod than being around a bunch of people. Mary's been on her tod ever since Rupert broke up with her last week.
See also: on, tod

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Aliprand-Ancient Germanic
Efimia-Greek
Dareios-Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
JoeJOEnglish
Enricən-REEKCatalan
Carmelita-Spanish