call something your own

(something) to call (one's) own

Said of something that one can claim ownership of or see as within one's control. This morning has been so crazy that I haven't had five minutes to call my own! I've been dreaming of the day I have a car to call my own. Finally, a room to call my own! After 12 years, I do not miss sharing a room with my sister at all.

See also: call, own, to

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call something your ˈown

claim something as belonging to you: At her age she needs a place she can call her own.

See also: call, own, something

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