make something of (oneself)
1 of 2phrase (1)
: to become successful
She has worked very hard to make something of herself.
make something of oneself
2 of 2phrase (2)
: to become successful
He decided to go back to college and make something of himself.
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“Make something of (oneself).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20something%20of%20%28oneself%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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