on one’s own hook

on (one's) own hook

Without requiring or having been given instruction, prompting, or guidance from others; by one's own effort or energy. Few things impress employers more than implementing business solutions on your own hook. I just think Jennifer needs to do things on her own hook more, instead of waiting to see what her boyfriend wants to do all the time.See also: hook, on, own

on one’s own hook

mod. all by oneself. I don’t need any help. I can do it on my own hook. See also: hook, on, own