Idiom idiom
onwards and upwards
Meaning
On to greater things.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“The project failed, but we are moving onwards and upwards now.”
“After losing her job, she decided to stay positive and focus on moving onwards and upwards.”
“Despite the setbacks of the previous year, the team remained committed to their vision, determined to move onwards and upwards toward their ultimate goal.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026