(idiomatic) To improve one's social or financial position.

simple past tense and past participle of stab in the back

(also figuratively) moving along the same path

Alternative form of like two peas in a pod

(slang, derogatory) Jack in the Box (the chain of fast food restaurants).

(idiomatic) In the focus of attention, especially from the media.

(aviation, military) An aviator (usually a fighter pilot) who destroys five or more enemy aircraft (the number required to become an ace) in a single day.

Synonym of bee in one's bonnet

(idiomatic) To rile someone up.

(transitive, idiomatic, American spelling) To demonstrate (a rule, law, or policy) by breaking or breaching it.