坐火箭

zuòhuǒjiàn ㄗㄨㄛˋ ㄏㄨㄛˇ ㄐㄧㄢˋ

    • to rise very fast in rank or position

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Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use

Literally
ride a rocket
Meaning
To rise very fast in rank or position. Often said with a touch of envy or sarcasm.

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