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Fail upwards
Verb
Word Frequency:
0.1
Definitions
1.
Verb
To advance in one's career despite failure or incompetence.
Synonyms
fail upward
move out to move up
go far
come up from behind
trail behind
go up
kick upstairs
climb
press forward
up one's game
career
raise one's game
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