failing up

(verb, intransitive) to derive gain in spite of failure that would usually either preclude said gain or have adverse consequences.

Even though Fred was the salesman who lost the big advertising account, he is failing up to a seat on the Board of Directors.

by Nestor W. March 5, 2008

failing it up

1. Doing really poorly at something, severely failing.

I was failing it up in that hard math class.

by 5'11"Racer October 6, 2006

falling up stairs

When one falls walking or running upstairs.

Also known a tripping up stairs.

So the other day I was talking to this super cute guy and the next thing I knew I was falling up stairs.

Sooo embarrassing.

by trippenstairs November 9, 2009

Failing upwards

The act of performing horribly at your current position, while subsequently getting promoted or advanced to a more predominant position.

See Gavin Newsom

"How can the former Mayor of San Francisco (one of the most profitable cities in California) run the city into the ground, then THEN be elected Governor or the state? He really has this Failing Upwards thing down. Next stop, (after further trashing the state) the Presidency!

by Andrethegiant52 July 31, 2020

Falling Up

Falling Up is an American, Christian, alternative rock band from the small town of Albany.

Falling Up debuted on February 24, 2004 their 12-track album, Crashings.

by Maikeru0202 September 1, 2009

failing upwards

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by sache_5 October 15, 2018

Keep Your Head Up Princess, Your Tiara Is Falling

it's a comical way to say "keep going" or "push through" or whatever. its supposed to be an encouraging quote and usually serves its purpose, also making that person smile

"dude i've been so sad. i can't believe he left me for that other girl"
"hey, keep your head up princess, your tiara is falling"

by anakin skywalker May 16, 2013