ride up

verb

1. (intr, adverb) to move or work away from the proper place or position

   her new skirt rode up uncomfortably

Idioms and Phrases

Gradually move upward from a normal position, as in This skirt is too tight and it constantly rides up. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

After a quiet ride up the elevator, he went to class.

From Slate

With huge time gaps splitting most riders in the top 10, the battle for third between Lipowitz and Onley was finely poised after the Briton's outstanding ride up the mighty Col de la Loze took him within 22 seconds of an unlikely podium finish.

From BBC

The bus ride up and down the windy road at night must be done cautiously, because full-beam headlights must not be used.

From BBC

Trump described the King as a "beautiful man", as he looked forward to the opulence of a state visit, with its carriage ride up the Mall and glittering banquet.

From BBC

But no one sat around and was like, “This is gonna ride up the charts!”

From Los Angeles Times