飞黄腾达
Rise in the world.
Flourish like the green bay-tree.
His star was in the ascendant.
Get on in the world.

eg：The writer is risen in the world after the publication of his new book.

中英俚语俗语来源：韩愈诗：“飞黄腾踏去，不能顾瞻蜍。”

同义词：平步青云 Skyrocket to fame.
反义词：穷困潦倒 In a sorry plight.