Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps
idiom
/pʊl jʊrˈsɛlf ʌp baɪ jɔːr ˈbuːtstræps/
Definition
To improve one’s situation by one’s own efforts without external assistance.
Examples
- Despite facing numerous obstacles, she managed to pull herself up by her bootstraps and start her own business.
- His story is a classic example of pulling yourself up by your bootstraps.
Meaning
This phrase describes the act of overcoming challenges and achieving success through personal initiative and hard work, especially in difficult circumstances.
Synonyms
- self-reliance
- self-help
- personal initiative
