strike out on own

strike out on (one's) own

To pursue something independently. Now that I can finally afford an apartment, I'm excited to strike out on my own. The singer in that band is so talented that I'm not surprised she wants to strike out on her own.See also: on, out, own, strike

strike out on one's own

 and set out on one's ownto 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