onwards and upwards

idiom

: toward a better condition or higher level

Technology has been steadily moving onwards and upwards.

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Congratulations on your wedding, onwards and upwards from here. —

Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024 Ahead, relationship experts explain why the no-contact rule is a fool-proof way to move onwards and upwards post-breakup. —

Megan Schaltegger, Women's Health, 8 May 2023 Ahead, relationship experts explain why the no-contact rule is a fool-proof way to move onwards and upwards post-breakup. —

Megan Schaltegger, Women's Health, 8 May 2023 Ensure your community focus and conversations continue to map onwards and upwards into 2023. —

Sheree Atcheson, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023 Darcey Silva is ready to move onwards and upwards! —

Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2023 Good ideas grow onwards and upwards, in an expanding tree, with each exciting new discovery becoming the boring background of the next generation. —

Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2010

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