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Pull Yourself Up By Your Bootstraps Origin
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● FeaturedThis common idiom has evolved considerably from its original meaning. Many don't realize its initial ironic connotation.
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What People Remember
The idiom 'pull yourself up by your bootstraps' means to achieve success through your own effort and resilience, without any external help.
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What's Actually True
The phrase originally referred to an impossible task, as it is literally impossible to lift oneself off the ground by pulling on one's own bootstraps. Its meaning has shifted over time to imply self-reliance.
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