onwards and upwards

onwards and upwards

1. Becoming increasingly successful; continuing to advance or make progress. After the immense success of his first book, it was all onwards and upwards for John's writing career from there.
2. Improving to a brighter, happier future, especially after some misfortune or unpleasant incident. I know you're really disappointed with your result on the midterm, but hey, it's onwards and upwards from here!
See also: and, onward, upward
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • onward
  • onward and upward
  • upward
  • hold (one's) high
  • hold one’s high
  • upward(s) of (something)
  • upwards of
  • hold one’s liquor
  • hold (one's) liquor
  • hold liquor
References in periodicals archive
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The Fir Park defender is adamant it's onwards and upwards after moving one point away from the top half of the table with a derby win at Accies.
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Ryan Davies Oh that's wonderful news, keep thinking positive Nadine Snowdon Onwards and upwards, well done Owen!
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Rita keeps up without the Kardashians
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Douglas had earlier revealed that he was doing great and things between the actress and him are looking "onwards and upwards".
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@geemozzie @Wrexham_FC onwards and upwards lads we can still do it @Jonners_86 Yesterdays result aside what a great set of fans and players @Wrexham_FC have.
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"I am obviously a little bit rusty, but I have ticked a box by completing 45 minutes and hopefully it will be onwards and upwards from there.
Collison is back in action for Hammers
IT IS great to see that Birmingham and showbiz personalities are still supporting Help Harry Help Others, a charity which a lot of us Brummies have taken to our hearts and will continue to support onwards and upwards.
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"I loved my time at Bath, it was unreal, but I'm enjoying myself down in Melbourne and it is now onwards and upwards and all about looking forward." Lipman thought of quitting before he was handed a lifeline by Rod Macqueen and the Rebels.
Lipman: Gissa job back, Martin