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Definition of 'up-and-coming'

1. (adj.) up-and-coming
likely to succeed; bright and industrious:
an up-and-coming young executive.

Etymology: (1840–50, Amer.)

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1. (adj) energetic, gumptious, industrious, up-and-coming
working hard to promote an enterprise

Definition of 'up-and-coming'

1. (adjective) up-and-coming
likely to be very successful
an up-and-coming young lawyer

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