On your tod

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phrase

Being alone or by yourself.

He's on his tod at the bar, seemingly waiting for someone.
Visual representation of "on your tod" - Being alone or by yourself

Often appears as...

  • being on your tod
  • left on your tod

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic,Colloquial

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British Slang

Understand it's a British slang phrase and rarely used in other English-speaking countries.

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When I moved to London, I learned that 'on your tod' meant spending the day alone.
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Colloquial Use

It's casual and best used in informal situations, not in formal writing or speech.

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After the party, I found myself on my tod, so I decided to walk home.
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Feeling Isolated

Can imply loneliness or the fact that someone is doing something without company.

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She felt a bit on her tod at the new job, since she hadn't made friends yet.
Visual representation of the word "On your tod"

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