Meaning of 'On the up and up'
What does the saying 'On the up and up' mean?
Idiom: On the up and up
Meaning:
If you are on the up and up, you are making very good progress in life and doing well.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
Meaning:
To say that something or someone is on the up and up means that the thing or person is legitimate, honest, respectable.
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