make a point 表明一种看法；阐述观点
The Chinese make a point of their personal honor.
中国人特别重视个人荣誉。
I make a point of watching TV for an hour every day.
我认为每天应该看一小时电视。

on you're own 独自;靠自己
Now that you' re growing up you must learn to stand on your own two feet.
你既然已经长大成人，就得学会独立生活。
She lives on her own.
她一个人过。