make something of (oneself)

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idiom (1)

: to become successful
She has worked very hard to make something of herself.

make something of oneself

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idiom (2)

: to become successful
He decided to go back to college and make something of himself.

Dictionary Entries Near make something of (oneself)

make something of one's life

make something of (oneself)

make something of oneself

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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 23 Mar. 2023.

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