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pull oneself up by the bootstraps

Idiom Success

Meaning

to improve one's situation through hard work and determination

Example Sentences

"Despite all the challenges, he pulled himself up by the bootstraps and succeeded."

Related Expressions

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An affectionate way to refer to a longtime friend.

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a secret agreement made by powerful people

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to waste more money on something that has already failed

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To openly show your emotions or feelings.

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to be in favor with someone

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used when something hoped for did not happen