Up-and-down means 'unstable. Up-and-coming means 'become famous' or 'successful'. Simon's an up-and-coming young columnist.

uphill battle or uphill job means 'hard work from start to finish' It's going to be an uphill battle for John to give up smoking.

Anything that is up-market is 'related to high-quality goods or services'. The new shopping center in Moscow will be very up-market. have a price

For the upper hand, it means 'dominant position' 'advanced' 'proficient' 'controllable' As far as Russia is concerned, Alexandra has the upper hand.

Alexandra was outstanding. That's a very upper-crust club with limited membership.

Nitikarun Mingruchiralai


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