rise in the world

See: COME UP IN THE WORLD.

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[world] See: [COME UP IN THE WORLD] or [RISE IN THE WORLD], [DEAD TO THE WORLD], [FOR ALL THE WORLD], [IN A WORLD OF ONE'S OWN] or [IN A WORLD […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

come up in the world

[come up in the world] or [rise in the world] {v. phr.} To gain success, wealth, or importance in life; rise to a position of greater wealth or importance. * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in a world of one's own

[in a world of one's own] or [in a world by oneself] 1. In the place where you belong; in your own personal surroundings; apart from other people. * /They […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

out of this world

[out of this world] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Wonderfully good or satisfying; terrific; super. * /The dress in the store window was out of this world!/ * /Mother was on TV […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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