on one's Pat Malone
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: on one's pat
Meaning · English
Alone, on one's own
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
"Who's paying?" asked Oscar. "Abo Department?"
"Oh, no," said Lace lightly. "I'm doing it on my pat."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “on one's Pat Malone” mean?
Alone, on one's own
Is “on one's Pat Malone” formal or informal?
on one's Pat Malone is generally slang.