things are looking up
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things are looking up
Things are or appear to be improving or becoming more hopeful. Things are looking up for families across the country as the economy continues to rebound. I just found out that I got the job I wanted—things are really looking up!
Things are looking up.
Conditions are looking better. Since I got a salary increase, things are looking up. Things are looking up at school. I'm doing better in all my classes.
things are looking up
Matters are improving; see under look up.