a step up/down
idiom
: more/less important, challenging, etc., than something had before
The new job is a step up/down for her.
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The Hornets are ready to take a step up the standings.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 July 2025
The pace, the shot quality, and the tactical precision all take a step up in the top flight.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 25 July 2025
The Liberty 5s are undoubtedly a step up in audio terms compared to the Aeroclips (especially if your source device supports LDAC), with meatier bass response and clearer detail.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The camera system is excellent, and the build quality feels like a step up over its cheaper sibling, too.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 10 July 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 July 2025
The pace, the shot quality, and the tactical precision all take a step up in the top flight.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 25 July 2025
The Liberty 5s are undoubtedly a step up in audio terms compared to the Aeroclips (especially if your source device supports LDAC), with meatier bass response and clearer detail.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The camera system is excellent, and the build quality feels like a step up over its cheaper sibling, too.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 10 July 2025
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“A step up/down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20step%20up%2Fdown. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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