Pulling yourself up by your boot straps. Posted by bluebaron on December 01, 1999
Enough with the computer "hoo-ha"...the phrase long predates computers....originally
refers to the effort required to pull on a tight fitting pair of
boots (usually grunting and straining). Alludes to achieving success
by strenous mental (or physical)application to improve one's socio-economic
position.
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