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move up in the world

MOOV UP in the WURLD

muːv ʌp ɪn ðə wɜːrld

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Syllable breakdown

moveupintheworld

Dictionary meaning

to improve one's social or economic position; to advance in status, wealth, or standing in society compared to where one started

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