be on the up and up
Example Sentences
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The election may be wasteful, but it will be on the up and up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2021
True-crime podcaster Octavia Spencer suspects gal pal Kate Hudson might not be on the up and up in Season 2 of the mystery drama “Truth Be Told.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2021
The episode serves as a wake-up call for all of us to be very cautious when interacting with businesses, even when everything appears to be on the up and up.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2021
GMT09:25 The day so far Leeds appear to be on the up and up in the Championship all of a sudden.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 7, 2015
“England may be on the up and up but that’s essentially a Championship XI for 4th in the group Ireland...”
From The Guardian ● Jun. 7, 2015
