move up in the world

English

Verb

move up in the world (third-person singular simple present moves up in the world, present participle moving up in the world, simple past and past participle moved up in the world)

1. (idiomatic) To improve one's social or financial position.
   • 2015 November 8, Jocelyn Samara D., Rain (webcomic), Comic 756 - Needle:

     " […] And I'll even tolerate Emily's presence if that makes it better for you."

     "Ooh. Tolerance. I'm moving up in the world."