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Come up from behind
Verb
Definitions
1.
Verb
To surprisingly succeed despite long odds; to stealthily or unobtrusively rise up from a low-status position.
Synonyms
come up
poke out
sneak up
creep up on
creep up
beat the odds
take from behind
perk
come up trumps
get the drop on
pull a rabbit out of a hat
come out of the woodwork
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