rise (up) in the world
rise (up) in the world
To elevate or improve one's social, political, and/or financial position in life; to become more successful than one was before. You're only going to truly rise up in the world if you make a point of rubbing elbows with those of a higher social standing. It's unsurprising how quickly Sarah has risen in the world when you consider that her tenacity and determination are only matched by her intelligence and talent. The Robinsons really rose up in the world after they won the lottery.
See also: rise, world
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- come up in the world
- get on in the company
- get on in the world
- go up in the world
- move up in the world
- raise (someone or something) out of (some state)
- be (one's) life
- be somebody's life
- at (one's) expense
- at expense