onwards and upwards

1. Becoming increasingly successful; continuing to advance or make progress. After the immense success of his first book, it was all onwards and upwards for John's writing career from there.

2. Improving to a brighter, happier future, especially after some misfortune or unpleasant incident. I know you're really disappointed with your result on the midterm, but hey, it's onwards and upwards from here!

See also: and, onward, upward

See also:

onward
onward and upward
upward
lost art
become fed up (with someone or something)
hold (one's) high
hold one's high
upward(s) of (something)
upwards of
dying art

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