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on the up and up

on the up and up is the alternative form of on the up-and-up.

Meaning of on the up-and-up

Adjective

on the up-and-up

  1. (idiomatic, informal) Legitimate; honest; upright.
    • Before paying any money, make sure the organization is on the up-and-up.
  2. (UK, idiomatic, informal) Becoming more successful; on the rise.

Questions about on the up and up

What is on the up and up the alternative form of?
On the up and up is the alternative form of on the up-and-up.

Words near on the up and up in the dictionary

  1. on the trot
  2. on the turf
  3. on the turn
  4. on the turps
  5. on the up
  6. on the up and up
  7. on the up-and-up
  8. on the uptake
  9. on the verge
  10. on the verge of
  11. on the viretot

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