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going places

ADJECTIVE
sitting pretty
Synonyms
WEAK
ahead of the game on cloud nine on top on top of the heap on top of the world prosperous

Example Sentences

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But just as David feels he is finally going places, he is dealt a hammer blow from the head of the prize committee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

That question is part of what makes them apt faces for this totalitarian support structure — a white-collar power couple eager to secure promotions at a company that’s really going places.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2025

Trousers, jackets, sweaters and collared shirts are for going places, being seen, living life in public.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2025

We're a good group and we're going places.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2024

I'm used to going places by myself, but I can see why it would make someone like her feel weird.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon