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move up in the world

idiom
Meaning

To improve one's social or financial position.


Examples
SIMPLE

She is really moving up in the world at her new company.

CONTEXTUAL

After getting that big promotion and buying a house, he is clearly moving up in the world.

COMPLEX

Having risen from humble beginnings to lead a major corporation, he has certainly moved up in the world through sheer determination.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    all over the world

    throughout the world, everywhere, worldwide, globally.

  2. 02

    best of both worlds

    A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.

  3. 03

    bust a move

    To dance.

  4. 04

    come into the world

    To be born.

  5. 05

    coming into the world

    The act of being born; a birth.

  6. 06

    dead to the world

    Sound asleep.

  7. 07

    edge of the world

    A very remote place.

  8. 08

    end of the world

    Any change that seems catastrophic or devastating.

Last updated April 17, 2026