Ups and downs

Ups and downs
Up Up, n. The state of being up or above; a state of elevation, prosperity, or the like; -- rarely occurring except in the phrase ups and downs. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]

{Ups and downs}, alternate states of elevation and depression, or of prosperity and the contrary. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]

They had their ups and downs of fortune. --Thackeray. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • ups-and-downs — «UHPS uhn DOWNZ», noun (plural). 1. changes, as in fortune or success; vicissitudes: »the ups and downs of a millionaire and a chauffeur s daughter who find themselves in love (New Yorker). 2. alternations, as in condition or quality; vagaries;… …   Useful english dictionary

  • ups and downs — ups′ and downs′ n. pl. rises and falls of fortune; good and bad times • Etymology: 1650–60 …   From formal English to slang

  • ups and downs — index vicissitudes Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

  • ups and downs — plural of up and down * * * rises and falls of fortune; good and bad times: Every business has its ups and downs. [1650 60] * * * ups and downs 1. Undulations 2. Vicissitudes • • • Main Entry: ↑up * * * ups and downs informal …   Useful english dictionary

  • ups and downs — noun Periods of positive and negative events, moods, or interactions; highs and lows. Heidi and Mike had their ups and downs, but they stayed married for more than 60 years …   Wiktionary

  • ups and downs — rises and falls of fortune; good and bad times: Every business has its ups and downs. [1650 60] * * * …   Universalium

  • ups and downs — the mixture of good and bad things that happen. Ups and downs are to be expected in life, but that doesn t make the down parts any easier. Related vocabulary: the ebb and flow of something …   New idioms dictionary

  • ups and downs — informal a variety of situations and experiences that are sometimes good and sometimes bad The company has had its share of ups and downs, but it seems to be doing well now …   English dictionary

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