on the up-and-up
Meaning
- (idiomatic, informal) Legitimate; honest; upright.
- (UK, idiomatic, informal) Becoming more successful; on the rise.
Synonyms
Translations
aufrechtstehend
ευθύς
verticale
omhoogstaan
correto
arribistaEtymology
First use appears in the US c. 1863. Its exact origins are uncertain, but it is theorized to have originated in sports betting.
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