Off your own bat
phrase
To do something without being asked or told to.
I didn't even ask him to clean the house. He did it off his own bat.
Often appears as...
- did it off his own bat
- working off her own bat
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To do something without being asked or told to.
I didn't even ask him to clean the house. He did it off his own bat.
Often appears as...
- did it off his own bat
- working off her own bat
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Initiative Shown
Reflects doing something proactively, without needing prompts from others.
She started the project off her own bat, which impressed her manager.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Ordered
Implies actions are taken without instructions, showing personal motivation.
Jason solved the issue off his own bat before it escalated.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Autonomy
Often viewed positively as it shows independence and self-drive.
She organized the charity event off her own bat, showcasing great autonomy.
Pro Tip 1/3Initiative Shown
Reflects doing something proactively, without needing prompts from others.
She started the project off her own bat, which impressed her manager.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Ordered
Implies actions are taken without instructions, showing personal motivation.
Jason solved the issue off his own bat before it escalated.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Autonomy
Often viewed positively as it shows independence and self-drive.
She organized the charity event off her own bat, showcasing great autonomy.
Pro Tip 1/3Initiative Shown
Reflects doing something proactively, without needing prompts from others.
She started the project off her own bat, which impressed her manager.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Ordered
Implies actions are taken without instructions, showing personal motivation.
Jason solved the issue off his own bat before it escalated.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Autonomy
Often viewed positively as it shows independence and self-drive.
She organized the charity event off her own bat, showcasing great autonomy.
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