on the way up
on the way up
Progressing through a hierarchy, especially the in business or politics. Cheryl started out as an intern, but she's taken advantage of every opportunity she's been given and is really on the way up. I could see her running the whole department before long.
See also: on, up, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- progress with
- progress with (something)
- at the bottom of the food chain
- be on the right lines
- be on the right track
- be on the right/wrong track
- right tack/track, to take/on the
- on the right track
- on the right lines
- on the wrong track