lǐ​yú​tiào​lóng​mén

to achieve great success

鲤鱼跳龙门 鯉魚跳龍門 lǐ​yú​tiào​lóng​mén
to achieve great success
Literally meaning "the carp leaps over the Dragon Gate," this idiom describes making a sudden, significant advance in one's career or status, such as passing a high-level exam or getting a big break.

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