up and coming
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up and coming
On a trajectory to become established or successful, especially in a career or as a business. Sometimes hyphenated. She's an up and coming star in the marketing department. I like to catch up-and-coming bands at small venues, before they hit it big.
up-and-coming
Fig. enterprising and alert. Jane is a hard worker—really up-and-coming. Bob is also an up-and-coming youngster who is going to become well known.
up and coming
COMMON An up and coming person is someone who is likely to be successful in the future. The 198 Gallery in Brixton regularly exhibits up and coming artists. Note: This expression is often written up-and-coming. The magazine profiles two up-and-coming Canadian hockey stars.