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Come up in the world Meaning in English

expression

KUHM-UP-in-thuh-WURLD
KUM-UP-in-thuh-WURLD

释义

To improve your social status, wealth, or position in life, often after working hard or achieving success.

用法与细微差别

Mainly informal, used to comment on someone's improved circumstances. Often positive, can have a tone of admiration or envy. Common with 'He's really come up in the world.' Not the same as 'move up' (general progress).

例句

After getting a better job, he really came up in the world.

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She has come up in the world since her days as a student.

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People say our family has come up in the world.

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Wow, you’ve really come up in the world since I last saw you!

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He always dreamed of coming up in the world, and now it’s finally happened.

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Some friends treat you differently once you’ve come up in the world.

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