新台阶

新台阶

Literally means:

new step

Actually means:

台阶, step, figuratively means a new situation, a new level or a new record reached through one's efforts.

This term figuratively means that a project enters a new phase, or that one makes new achievements in his career, or that his skill reaches a new level. It often indicates a breakthrough is made. Commendatory.

台阶，比喻经过努力所开辟的新局面，或所达到的新水平或所取得的新成绩。

新台阶，比喻工作上打开新局面，事业上取得新成绩或水平达到一个新高度。多指突破性的进展。具有褒义色彩。