Tag: pull yourself up by the bootstraps
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Humble beginnings
WotD: Humble beginnings The term humble beginnings is often used to describe people or things that began in a simple or modest situation and later became quite famous. Having humble beginnings often means starting out with little money, resources, or status. This expression is commonly used to show respect for how far a person, who…
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Hit rock bottom
Idiom: Hit rock bottom The climb up is so very hard, but once you begin to tumble down, it is easy to keep going until you hit rock bottom. We use this expression to mean you’re at an extremely low point and unable to go any lower. Now, no one wishes to hit rock bottom,…
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Pull yourself up by the bootstraps
Idiom: Pull yourself up by the bootstraps Students enjoy hearing about the lives of their English teachers. It provides more cultural and personal insight. I have always been independent. Here’s how I learned to pull myself up by the bootstraps. Before that, though, to pull yourself up by the bootstraps means to improve your circumstances…
