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Idiom work one's way up Theme: ADVANCEMENT to advance in one's job or position, from the beginning level to a higher level.I haven't always been president of this bank. I started as a teller and worked my way up.If I work my way up, can I be president of the bank?
work (one's) way upTo start at humble or modest beginnings, but rising in position, importance, or influence through hard work and determination. Just look at Johnson if you need proof: He started in the mail room, but worked his way up to one of the top lawyers at the firm. She worked her way up from a small one-woman online business to a media empire that employs thousands around the globe. work one's way up(to something) Go to work oneself up (to something). ˌwork your way ˈup start with a badly paid, unimportant job and work hard until you get a well-paid, important job: He’s worked his way up from an office junior to managing director. |