Gain ground Meaning   To become popular, to make progress | Learn English with us

Gain ground



Meaning
  To become popular, to make progress, to advance.


For example

"As Airbnb gains ground in many cities all over the world, many locals complain that they can no longer find a place to live. Landlords would rather rent their places out to tourists and earn more money.”

There are strong signs that his views are gaining ground.

  The Christian right has been steadily gaining ground in state politics.

The idea that Britain ought to change its constitution has been gaining ground for years.

The company has been gaining ground on its competitors.
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