on the up
phrase
chiefly British
: moving toward an improved or better state
After a slow period, sales are on the up.
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“On the up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20up. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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