Como Pronunciar "pull up by your bootstraps"
expression
POOL-up-BY-yer-BOOT-straps
POOL-up-BY-yaw-BOOT-straps
Definição
To improve your situation through your own efforts, without help from others. Often refers to achieving success despite difficulties.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbutˌstɹæps
Inglês Britânico
pˈʊl/ /ˈʌp/ /bˈaɪ/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈuːtstɹæps
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
POOL-up-BY-yer-BOOT-straps
UK
POOL-up-BY-yaw-BOOT-straps
Ouça em Contexto
She decided to pull up by her bootstraps and start her own business.
Many believe you can pull up by your bootstraps if you work hard enough.
He managed to pull up by his bootstraps after losing his job.
People say you just need to pull up by your bootstraps, but it's not always that simple.