Be on (one's) tod In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be on (one's) tod", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2022-01-09 02:01

Meaning of Be on (one's) tod

Synonyms:

on one's tod Sloan

Be on (one's) tod British old-fashioned informal slang

on your own; alone

I have been on my tod ever since my family has moved to America.

Ashma: Do you want to hang out with me on the weekend? Naddine: Thank you Ashma, but I just want to be on my tod at home and sleep. This week is really exhausting for me. How about the next week?

Everyone is going to have a drink . Are you going to be alright here all on your tod?

Grammar and Usage of Be on (one's) tod

Verb Forms

am/is/are on (one's) tod
was/were on (one's) tod
been on (one's) tod

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Be on (one's) tod

This is one of the best-known examples of Cockney rhyming slang (on your tod -> on your Tod Sloan -> on your own).

It's a common device of rhyming slang to use the name of a popular celebrity. Other contenders for 'on your own' are 'on your Jack' (Jones - UK) and 'on your Pat' (Malone - Australia).

The Origin Cited: The Pharse Finder - The meaning and origin of the expression: On your tod