词汇 | work (one's) way up |
释义 | 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 ˈupstart 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. |
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