Lone it

Meaning

The idiom "lone it" means to do something alone or by oneself, without anyone else's help or support. It can also imply feeling lonely or isolated while doing something alone.

Usage

• I decided to lone it on my project and see if I could complete it before the deadline. (In this sentence, "lone it" means doing the project alone.)
• I feel so lonely when I have to lone it on weekends because my friends are always out of town. (In this sentence, "lone it" implies feeling isolated while doing something alone.)
• My boss asked me to take on a new project and said I could lone it if I wanted to prove myself. (In this sentence, "lone it" means doing the project without anyone else's help or support.)
• I like to lone it when I go hiking because I prefer the quiet and solitude of nature. (In this sentence, "lone it" means doing something alone for enjoyment.)
• My parents always said that if I wanted to succeed in life, I had to lone it and not rely on anyone else. (In this sentence, "lone it" implies feeling isolated while working hard towards success.)

Roots and History

The idiom "lone it" is believed to have originated in the UK and was used by sailors who had to work alone on ships during long voyages. Over time, the idiom has been used in various contexts beyond sailing, but its original meaning of doing something alone or feeling isolated remains consistent.

Synonyms in English

• Go it alone
• Face it alone
• Take it alone
• Do it solo
• Stand on your own two feet

Synonyms in other languages

• French: Faire tout seul
• German: Allein sein
• Spanish: Hacerlo solo
• Italian: Farsi tutto da solo
• Portuguese: Fazer de todo sozinho

Similar Idioms

• easier said than done

• leg it

• lost on