up and coming

up and coming

On a trajectory to become established or successful, especially in a career or as a business. Sometimes hyphenated. She's an up and coming star in the marketing department. I like to catch up-and-coming bands at small venues, before they hit it big.
See also: and, coming, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

up-and-coming

Fig. enterprising and alert. Jane is a hard workerreally up-and-coming. Bob is also an up-and-coming youngster who is going to become well known.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

up and coming

COMMON An up and coming person is someone who is likely to be successful in the future. The 198 Gallery in Brixton regularly exhibits up and coming artists. Note: This expression is often written up-and-coming. The magazine profiles two up-and-coming Canadian hockey stars.
See also: and, coming, up
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
See also:
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  • in demand
  • hit and miss
  • hit or miss
  • hit-and-miss
  • bowler hat (one) out (of something or some place)
  • bleeding edge
  • flat chat
  • flat strap
  • cop on