fly solo
fly solo · flies solo · flew solo · flown solo · flying solo
To do something without aid or supervisionTo do something without aid or supervision.
» Now that my only colleague has retired, I'm flying solo.
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1 senses(idiomatic)To do something without aid or supervision.
Examples
2 sentencesNow that my only colleague has retired, I'm flying solo.
Whether you’re flying solo or in a relationship, I'll be thinking of you this Valentine’s Day.
Forms
flies solo, flying solo, flew solo, flown solo| Base form | fly solo · to fly solo |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | flies solo |
| Present participle | flying solo |
| Past simple | flew solo |
| Past participle | flown solo |
irregular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle