off one's own bat en · ADP
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Meanings
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(idiomatic) At one's own instigation, of one's own accord.
My boss didn't tell me to reorganize the filing system; I did it off my own bat.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| off one's own back | alternative | lexicographic | |
| on one's own bat | alternative | lexicographic |