better oneself
idiom
: to do things (such as improving education) that will make one a better or more successful person
She was born poor but she has worked hard to better herself.
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Tom Leinbach Charlottesville, Va. Student debt has eviscerated the fundamental American dream to better oneself and achieve through developing one’s talents via education.
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“Better oneself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/better%20oneself. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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