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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NanoGen: Almost Pet-Proof Leatherette Secretlab claims its Nanogen Edition hybrid leatherette is 14 times more durable than standard PU leather, a step up from the claimed 12-fold durability of Secretlab's Neo faux leather (while being even more soft). —

PCMAG, 10 Feb. 2025 Going forward, Hart said Walmart plans to remodel about 650 locations per year — a step up from its typical cadence of 450 to 500 per year. —

Melissa Repko, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025 The predictive model of the Colliers Index shows the market staying relatively level over the next year, taking a step up in mid-2025 and leveling out until at least 2026. —

Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025 Under development since 2016, DAVD is a step up from the video cameras that divers often carry. —

David Szondy, New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for a step up/down

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