Failing Up

What is 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.

See failure, incompetence

W.d.

1. An abbreviation of Well Done. Often used by myself to annoy others, especially Josh :D Holly: W.D. Josh: Just say "well done&quo..

W&w

1. A term commonly used for a couple of people who tend to be smug asses, or think they know everything. The two most subjected people to t..

Flippin A Bitch

1. Making a u-turn very fast Dude your going the wrong way flip a bitch..

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