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On your own vs In your own

Both 'on your own' and 'in your own' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'On your own' is used to indicate doing something independently or without help, while 'in your own' is used to describe something that belongs to or is characteristic of a person.

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On your own

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate doing something independently or without help.

This phrase is used to describe someone doing something by themselves, without assistance or company.

Examples:

She decided to go on vacation on her own.
You need to finish this project on your own.
He moved out and started living on his own.
I prefer to work on my own.
Can you find your way home on your own?

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On your own in a strange city.
On your own, how much gold could you move?
On your own, I mean, anyone would be tired.
On your own, not with me, not with anybody else.
On your own, derive also the other variable and check the result.
On your own on with someone else Alien Arena is a terrific source of fun that first person shooters fans can't miss, particularly the ones who loved and still love games such as the Quake series and Unreal Tournament.
On your own, with your partner, with other friends, or as a family, hiking is an activity for all.
On your own or with friends or family, a little time out in your favorite café warms your heart and your soul.
On your own, without entering the security code?
On your own, in a group or accompanied by a professional who can share all our region's secrets with you, set off down our signposted paths!
On your own, in your skirt, six inches above the knee, and your shirt, with all those buttons undone, in the dark.
On your own or together with friends, the backdrop in front of your eyes will pay back the "effort" of your ride!
And two more weeks breathing on your own, but unconscious.
You can handle the meeting on your own.
You do quite well on your own.
You were doing so well on your own.
You're not on your own anymore.
And you could have continued on to get help on your own.
You did great all on your own.
But you're not on your own anymore.

Alternatives:

by yourself
alone
independently

In your own

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe something that belongs to or is characteristic of a person.

This phrase is used to indicate possession or characteristics that are specific to an individual.

Examples:

You can decorate your room in your own style.
Please express your thoughts in your own words.
Make decisions based on your own beliefs.
It's important to be true to your own values.
You have to live life in your own way.

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Perhaps you should sleep in your own chambers.
In your own Fatherland, by your own Soldaten.
You were never comfortable in your own skin, Frederick.
It's like being sautéed in your own fat.
Consider drowning in your own sweat while your blood boils okay.
At least you can get lost in your own head.
In your own time, please, mate.
In your own private Idaho inside Santa Rosa.
In your own interest, I would like you to...
In your own best interest, answer me.
Sally? In your own time...
In your own right, not filling a gap.
Well... In your own time.
In your own time, please tell me what you see.
In your own whack-a-doodle kind of way. It's obvious.
In your own very misguided way, you did do an honorable thing tonight, Will, and thank you.
In your own special way, like last summer.
In your own time, please, mate.
In your own time, I want all three of you to jump in.
In your own language, "Scram."

Alternatives:

in your possession
characteristic of you
belonging to you

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