сама по себе

by itself; on her own

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phrase Rare #44,133
by itself; on her own Used with feminine singular subjects. It can describe something happening independently or a woman/girl being alone and independent.
RU: Она привыкла всё делать сама по себе.
EN: She is used to doing everything on her own.

Луна не светит сама по себе.

The Moon doesn’t produce its own light.

Сама по себе?

By itself?

— Вожделение (2007)

Ты сама по себе.

You're on your own.

— Солнечные понедельники (2002)