manage up

British

verb

informal to build a successful working relationship with a superior, manager, or employer

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You can manage up to three social media channels at no cost.

From Fox News • Mar. 17, 2022

Custom-built drones might manage up to a couple of hours, but not much more: larger batteries add weight, which uses up more battery.

From The Guardian • Dec. 1, 2020

The single mom had to help seven kids manage up to 32 separate daily log-ons to schooling platforms.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2020

In other words, you’ve got to learn how to manage up.

From Slate • Aug. 27, 2018

I am getting on famously here all round, all except the insomnia, which I haven't been able to manage up to now.

From Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport by Nilsen, Anthon Bernhard Elias

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