2007-03-10 19:39:52 · 5 answers · asked by raun 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It comes from the ridiculous cliche "Pull yourself up by your own bootstraps". Be self-supporting. Take responsibility for your life and make something of yourself.
Untie your shoes, bend over and see if you can actually pull yourself off the ground.
Conservatives use this kind of logic when they justify cutting social welfare programs. While everyone should be responsible for themselves, we all need help at one time or another.
If you are even able to pull yourself up by your bootstraps, you'll probably just end up falling on your face. So in a sense, this phrase is a high-minded way of saying "@!!* you. I got mine. You get yours!"
Earf!
2007-03-14 17:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by TzodEarf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to get your act together. If your down pull yourself up and move on.
2007-03-11 04:44:00 · answer #2 · answered by uknowme 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means to rejuvenate yourself and to think and behave well, rather than being clumsy just now.
2007-03-11 04:52:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that if you've made a mistake, give it another try.
2007-03-11 05:53:50 · answer #4 · answered by Mangomum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means to get up,work things out , and do so usually independently
2007-03-11 05:11:09 · answer #5 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋