por mi propia cuenta
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por mi propia cuenta(
pohr
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (idiom) (with autonomy; first person singular)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. on my own account (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Hice algunas averiguaciones por mi propia cuenta y descubrí que Paulo me engañaba.I made some inquiries on my own account, and I found out that Paulo was cheating on me.
b. by myself
Ya no suelo viajar por mi propia cuenta; ahora prefiero hacer viajes con otras personas.I don't usually travel by myself anymore; these days I prefer to take trips with other people.
c. on my own
Soy padre soltero, así que tomo todas las decisiones sobre mis hijos por mi propia cuenta.I'm a single father, so I make all the decisions about my children on my own.
d. of my own accord (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Hice lo que me pidió mi profesora, y el resto lo hice por mi propia cuenta.I did what my teacher asked me to, and I did the rest of my own accord.
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