Meaning of the word "work your way up" in English
What does "work your way up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
work your way up
US /wɜrk yʊər weɪ ʌp/
UK /wɜːk jɔː weɪ ʌp/
Idiom
to start in a low position in a company or organization and gradually get promoted to higher positions
Example:
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She started as an intern and managed to work her way up to CEO.
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It takes hard work to work your way up in any competitive industry.