on the up-and-up

短语

光明磊落的, 诚实的, 合法的, 越来越好的

发音

AU

别名

on the up and up

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    Legitimate; honest; upright.

    习语 非正式

    Before paying any money, make sure the organization is on the up-and-up.

  2. 2.

    Becoming more successful; on the rise.

    英国 习语 非正式

词源

First use appears in the US c. 1863. Its exact origins are uncertain, but it is theorized to have originated in sports betting.

来源：wiktionary