things are looking up
things are looking up
Things are or appear to be improving or becoming more hopeful. Things are looking up for families across the country as the economy continues to rebound. I just found out that I got the job I wanted—things are really looking up!
See also: look, thing, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
Things are looking up.
Conditions are looking better. Since I got a salary increase, things are looking up. Things are looking up at school. I'm doing better in all my classes.
See also: look, Thing, up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
things are looking up
Matters are improving; see under look up.
See also: look, thing, up
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- being
- a ton of (people or things)
- that's (just) how it goes
- that's (just) the way it goes
- that's (just) the way it is
- that's (just) the way it plays
- That's the way it goes
- the way it plays
- have a lot on
- have a lot, anything, etc. on