claw (one's) way to the top

claw (one's) way to the top

To reach the highest level of something through unscrupulous methods. She clawed her way to the top, sabotaging everyone in her path—I see no honor in that.
See also: claw, top, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

claw one's way to the top

Fig. to climb to the most prestigious level of something ruthlessly. He was the type of hard-hitting guy who claws his way to the top. She clawed her way to the top, fighting at every step.
See also: claw, top, way
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • claw way to the top
  • dine with the devil
  • sup with the devil
  • soft power
  • slime bucket
  • in the pocket of (someone)
  • every man is his own worst enemy
  • rat race
  • rat race, a
  • the rat race