move up

Idioms  

1. Also, move up in the world. Advance, rise to a higher level, succeed, as in Gene hoped he would move up in the new division, or That new house and car show they are moving up in the world. Also see come up, def. 4.

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Example Sentences

Parsons said it was important to make the coaching change with 19 games remaining and a chance to move up the standings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Moreover, fund-manager expectations of rate hikes from the Federal Reserve continue to move up.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

Other research has shown that inequality can increase poverty, reduce opportunities to move up the SES ladder, and limit access to education, employment, and social services.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

We move up towards the two streets of terraced houses which have become the focal point of the disorder.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

“This is a holiday camp compared to where you’re going; but if you work hard and keep your record clean, you can move up to full citizenship when you reach eighteen.”

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer

Related Words

• accelerate
• advance
• ascend
• build
• climb
• double
• expand
• go up
• improve
• lift
• multiply
• pick up
• raise
• soar
• swell