to call own

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something to call your own

something that you own or control. I've been renting this house for several years and now I want a place to call my own.

Usage notes: sometimes used with periods of time to say that someone is too busy: With a full-time job and a family to take care of, I don't have a minute to call my own. also used with can or could: Children need a little money they can call their own in order to learn its value.

See also: call

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to call own
to cap it all
to cap/crown/top it all
to coin a phrase
to credit
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to death

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