make something of one's life

idiom

: to have a successful and productive life
She has worked very hard to make something of her life.

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“Make something of one's life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20something%20of%20one%27s%20life. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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