move up in the world
= to achieve a better financial position or a higher social status compared to one's previous situation
飛黃騰達;
After years of hard work, Paul finally moved up in the world and became the professor of the electronic engineering department.
經過多年的努力工作，Paul 終於飛黃騰達，成為電子工程系的教授。
Winning the lottery last week allowed Peter to move up in the world, buying a new house and a new supercar.
上週中獎讓Peter飛黃騰達，購買了新房子和一輛新超跑。
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