几起几落

几起几落 (jǐqǐ-jǐluò)

1. 起、落、对人则比喻升、降,对事则比喻兴、衰。几起几落,则指升降或兴衰的多次反复 go up and step down many times;have a chequered career;with several ups and downs
   • 二十多年来,他父亲几起几落,至今才官复原职