on the road to recovery, stardom, etc.

on the road to (something)

Following a course of action that results in a particular outcome. They'll be on the road to financial ruin if they keep up such extravagant spending. Now that my father has switched doctors, he's finally on the road to recovery.
See also: on, road
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

on the ˌroad to reˈcovery, ˈstardom, etc.

on the way to achieving something desirable: The operation was a success and the patient is now well on the road to recovery. After many years struggling to get their company started, they are now firmly on the road to success.
See also: on, road
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • on the road to (something)
  • on the road to ruin, disaster, etc.
  • stardom
  • splash out (on something)
  • the high life
  • no expense is spared
  • spare no expense
  • spare no expense/pains/trouble doing something
  • woman of means
  • man of means