come up in the world
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"To join the army meant to come up in the world," Yarovenko said.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2022
They held a lot of sway — and respect — especially in rural places, like Peanut, that wanted to come up in the world.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2020
But this particular amenity, now called the pet wash or the dog grooming station at 252 East 57th Street, has not only survived, it has also come up in the world.
From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2015
"You've come up in the world" I said teasingly, but was greeted with a slightly worried: "Have I… I hope not".
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2014
"I've come up in the world, ain't I? Same as you, Jemmy. How do you like me dog? Best rat-fighter you ever saw."
From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman
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