by herself

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   alone; without anyone else

In the movies · 14

• J.K. Rowling wrote all the Harry Potter books by herself.Dave Chappelle: The Closer2021
• She was unloading this U-Haul all by herself.We're the Millers2013
• Betty wants to stay in a motel all by herself instead of sleeping at home in her own bed.Uncle Frank2020
• She's at Deyrolle, by herself.Midnight in Paris2011
• Yes. It's the young lady sitting by herself.Zodiac2007
• Aunt Emma could never carry all this by herself.The Wolf of Wall Street2013
• ...because she's afraid to sleep by herself. Please...Prisoners2013
• She could be in the dream by herself.Living in Oblivion1995

Learn it in full scenes

• We're the Millers2013
  • David Runs Into Little Ricky
  • David Fights for Casey
  • Brad Offers David a Job
• Uncle Frank2020
  • Daddy Mac Mocks Frank's Gift
  • Frank Lets Beth Rename Herself
  • Charlotte Meets Frank's Family
• Zodiac2007
  • Darlene Ferrin's Last Drive
  • The Zodiac Confession Call
  • Zodiac's Cipher Reaches the Chronicle

From the same entry

• be, seem, herself
• to herself

More idioms

• at the least
• on the same page
• make sure
• not necessarily
• or whatever
• one day
• in the first place
• look on the bright side
• at most
• let go
• see you
• be carried away