on the up and up

cclaff · #1 (**permalink**) 10-Jan-2008, 19:06

I disagree with the posted definition. It means instead, truthful, honest, and straigtforward. It does not mean optimistic or happy.

heidita · #2 (**permalink**) 10-Jan-2008, 20:48

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Originally Posted by cclaff

I disagree with the posted definition. It means instead, truthful, honest, and straightforward. It does not mean optimistic or happy.

Where did you see that definition? I found this one, it agrees with your opinion. I am not familiar myself with the idiom.

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Open and honest, as in Dad has always been on the up-and-up with them. The precise allusion in this term is unknown. [Colloquial; c. 1860]

cheers

**Anglika** · #3 (**permalink**) 10-Jan-2008, 23:33

Are you talking about this?
On the up and up If you are on the up and up, you are making very good progress in life and doing well.


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