I stayed up late last night to finish my project.

Blow me up!

She is moving up in the world by starting her own business.

He moves up in the world by working hard and seizing opportunities.

He moved up in the world after starting his own business.

Put 'em up, or I'll shoot!

The project picked up steam after the new team was hired.

The project is picking up steam.

The project picks up steam as more people join the team.

The project is starting to pick up steam.