be (well) on the/(one's) way to/towards (something)

be (well) on the/(one's) way to/towards (something)

To be approaching a particular goal or outcome. With another stellar report card, you are well on your way to becoming valedictorian. He's on the way toward stardom after that performance.

See also: on, towards, way

be (well) on the/your way to/towards something

be about to achieve something in the near future (usually something good): We’re on the way towards an election victory. ♢ He’s well on the way to establishing himself among the top ten players in the world.

See also: on, something, towards, way