self-made man

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

refers to a person who has become successful and wealthy through their own efforts rather than by inheriting it

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He is a true self-made man, having started his business from nothing.
The billionaire was proud to be called a self-made man.
She admired his journey as a self-made man who overcame many obstacles.
His story is a classic example of a self-made man achieving the American Dream.
Being a self-made man requires immense determination and hard work.
The novel depicts the rise of a self-made man in the industrial era.
He often speaks about the challenges of becoming a self-made man.
From humble beginnings, he transformed himself into a respected self-made man.
The media often celebrates the success stories of self-made men.
To become a self-made man, one must be resilient and adaptable.