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on the come up
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experiencing an increase in success, status, or influence; rising in one's field or career
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What does "on the come up" mean in finance slang?
The phrase "on the come up" means being in the process of improving financially, professionally, or socially, especially when moving toward success or higher status. The structure is informal slang where "come up" refers to upward progress, with "on the" indicating an ongoing trajectory. It is commonly used in hip-hop and entrepreneurial contexts to describe rising income, career growth, or increasing opportunities.
Examples
He's on the come up in the music industry.
