on the way up

Progressing through a hierarchy, especially the in business or politics. Cheryl started out as an intern, but she's taken advantage of every opportunity she's been given and is really on the way up. I could see her running the whole department before long.

See also: on, up, way

See also:

progress with
progress with (something)
at the bottom of the food chain
be no bed of roses
be on the right lines
be on the right track
be on the right/wrong track
right tack/track, to take/on the
on the right track
on the right lines

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