On your tod

Pro Tip 1/3

British Slang

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

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

Pro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Use

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

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.

She felt a bit on her tod at the new job, since she hadn't made friends yet.