Be going places

phrase

Making progress and likely to become successful.

After her promotion, it was clear she was going places in the company.
Visual representation of "be going places" - Making progress and likely to become successful

Often appears as...

  • she's going places
  • going places in life

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Traveling or intending to travel to a lot of different places.

He loves to travel; he is always going places.
Visual representation of "be going places" - Traveling or intending to travel to a lot of different places

Often appears as...

  • he's going places
  • going places for vacation

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

Moving from place to place.

With his new car, he is always going places.
Visual representation of "be going places" - Moving from place to place

Often appears as...

  • going places in his car
  • always going places

Usage tips

Informal

phrase

Making progress and likely to become successful.

After her promotion, it was clear she was going places in the company.
Visual representation of "be going places" - Making progress and likely to become successful

Often appears as...

  • she's going places
  • going places in life

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Traveling or intending to travel to a lot of different places.

He loves to travel; he is always going places.
Visual representation of "be going places" - Traveling or intending to travel to a lot of different places

Often appears as...

  • he's going places
  • going places for vacation

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

Moving from place to place.

With his new car, he is always going places.
Visual representation of "be going places" - Moving from place to place

Often appears as...

  • going places in his car
  • always going places

Usage tips

Informal

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "be going places"
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Career Ascent

Used to praise someone's career achievements or predict their bright future.

Illustration for Career Ascent
With her new ideas and energy, she's definitely going places.
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Positive Connotation

Conveys optimism about someone's prospects or potential.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Keep an eye on him, he's going places in this industry.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It's a metaphorical expression, not about actual physical movement.

Illustration for Not Literal
Her artwork is amazing—she's really going places.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Career Ascent

Used to praise someone's career achievements or predict their bright future.

Illustration for Career Ascent
With her new ideas and energy, she's definitely going places.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Connotation

Conveys optimism about someone's prospects or potential.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Keep an eye on him, he's going places in this industry.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It's a metaphorical expression, not about actual physical movement.

Illustration for Not Literal
Her artwork is amazing—she's really going places.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Career Ascent

Used to praise someone's career achievements or predict their bright future.

Illustration for Career Ascent
With her new ideas and energy, she's definitely going places.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Connotation

Conveys optimism about someone's prospects or potential.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Keep an eye on him, he's going places in this industry.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It's a metaphorical expression, not about actual physical movement.

Illustration for Not Literal
Her artwork is amazing—she's really going places.
Visual representation of the word "Be going places"

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