on the up
The phrase "on the up" is often used to describe improvement or success in various contexts.
Definition
B2General
(informal)Improving or increasing in value, status, or quality.
Example
- His career has been on the up since he joined the new company.
- With the new policies, the economy is finally on the up.
C1Ethics
(informal, regional)Honest and legitimate.
Example
- You can trust him; everything he does is on the up.
- The business practices are on the up, ensuring transparency and fairness.
C2Sports
(technical)Describes a ball that is rising.
Example
- The player hit the ball on the up, sending it over the net.
- He managed to catch the ball while it was still on the up.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the up":
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