pick oneself up

Meanings

• Phrasal verb (intransitive)

  To lift or raise oneself from a fallen or unfortunate position; to recover from a setback or failure.

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Rhymes

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stoop , scoop , mop , dope , soop

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Variants

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pick oneself up

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Etymology

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The phrase 'pick oneself up' is a phrasal verb that originated in the late 1800s. The 'pick' in this context means 'to lift or gather' and 'oneself up' refers to 'raising oneself from a fallen or unfortunate position'.

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1. The phrase 'pick oneself up' has been used in literature, including in the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

2. The phrase 'pick yourself up and dust yourself off' is a similar expression with the same meaning.

3. The phrase 'pick yourself up by the bootstraps' is a related expression that means to overcome difficulties through self-reliance and hard work.

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Related Concepts

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1. recover: To regain possession or control of something lost or stolen; to return to a normal or healthy state after an illness or injury.

2. setback: A reversal of progress or success, often due to unforeseen circumstances.

3. failure: The inability to achieve a desired result or goal.

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Culture

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This phrase is commonly used in everyday language to encourage and motivate people to recover from setbacks, failures, or disappointments. It is often used in a motivational or inspirational context.

How to Memorize "pick oneself up"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself in a difficult situation, then imagine yourself lifting yourself up and overcoming the obstacle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase 'pick oneself up' with positive images, such as a bird flying after falling from its nest or a person standing up after being knocked down.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Pick up the pieces and move on' or 'Rise above the setbacks' to help remember the meaning of the phrase.

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