stardom

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

on the road to stardom

Following a course of action that results in one becoming famous and celebrated in their field. Now that she's booked a big gig like that, I bet she's finally on the road to stardom. From his first movie role, you could just tell that Billy was on the road to stardom.
See also: on, road, stardom
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 recovery, stardom, etc.
  • on the road to ruin, disaster, etc.
  • 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
References in periodicals archive
Currently, in iTunes you can view the current version of BackStage: "Quest For Stardom: BackStage"
Winter is Coming and so is the New Mobile Game "Frosty the Assassin" Being Released by Quest For Stardom LLC
The first chapter of Stardom, Italian Style covers the golden years of the silent period, examining a selection of its most famous divas, including Lyda Borelli, Pina Menichelli, Francesca Bertini and Eleonora Duse, as well as the Maciste serials of the muscle-man Bartolomeo Pagano and the newsreels of Mussolini.
Stardom, Italian Style: Screen Performance and Personality in Italian Cinema
when Harry Star-struck customers were shocked to find the boyband heart-throb - worth an estimated PS15million - had shunned international stardom for a quieter life behind the counter.
Bun Direction; WORLD'S BIGGEST BOYBAND STAR GETS A JOB IN BAKER'S
Robertson ("The Secret Circle") have been recruited for the chats in Taormina's Greek Theatre to discuss TV stardom vs.
TV stars take centerstage at Tao Class Chats
of Surrey, UK) gathers international contributors in media studies, cultural studies, sociology, and event management to examine sports stardom in its global context.
Bodies of discourse; sports stars, media, and the global public
Our second picture shows him at the beginning of his road to stardom when he was with local band Last Exit.
Life and times of a rock legend; Today we look back through the archives to chart Sting's musical journey
Created to automate and manage gas wells, Yokogawa's WELL PRODUCER consists of a low power STARDOM FCN-RTU with all the necessary control and flow computer functions for gas wells pre-configured.
Module enables digital gas field well control
Female Stardom and Cinema in India, I930s-1950s by Neepa Majumdar.
Wanted Cultured Ladies Only! Female Stardom and Cinema in India, I930s-1950s
Summary: Berlin's beloved polar bear Knut, who rose to international stardom as a cuddly cub hand-raised by zookeepers, has died.
Germany's Knut the polar bear dies
Summary: Egyptian singer Shireen Abd Al Wahab stated that she dreams of reaching international stardom and she is in every way as good as other Arab singers
Shireen Abd Al Wahab dreams of international stardom
Begin your journey to stardom by competing in the famous XCruciating Auditions, Boot Camp XTreme and finally fulfilling your dreams by performing in the XCeptional Live Shows.
Win super X Factor package
(BBC One, 9pm) WHEN Jason Donovan started work on Neighbours in the 1986, he had no idea it would catapult him to international stardom.
Jason looks back at family mystery; TVChoice
The first part of the book discussed the phenomenon of stardom
European Court of Human Rights rules against Turkey in dispute over book
AS the X Factor hopefuls battle each other for a shot at stardom, Jessica assesses the strengths and weaknesses of last night's finalists.
Jessica Boulton's Verdict on X FINALISTS