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strike out on own

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strike out on one's own

 and set out on one's own

to start out to live, work, or travel by oneself. I couldn't get along with my business partner, so I decided to strike out on my own.

See also: on, out, own, strike

strike out on your own

to begin a new and independent activity Instead of joining the family business, I decided to strike out on my own.

See also: on, out, own, strike