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pull oneself up by bootstraps

pull oneself up by one's (own) bootstraps

Fig. to improve or become a success by one's own efforts. If Sam had a little encouragement, he could pull himself up by his bootstraps. Given a chance, I'm sure I can pull myself up by my own bootstraps.
See also: bootstrap, pull, up

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BambiBAM-beeEnglish
QuintenKWIN-tən (English)English, Dutch
Yechezkel-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Amit (2)ah-MEETHebrew
Anshel-Yiddish
Bronagh-Irish
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