The phrase "social climbers" refers to people who try to improve their social status or position by associating with influential or wealthy individuals, often with the main goal of gaining personal benefit or recognition. Full definition
Better yet, pricing starts right around $ 50,000, which ought to ensure that thousands of social climbers the world over will sign on the lease contract's dotted line. (nydailynews.com)
The (fictional) play, Maloja Snake, was Maria's launching pad two decades earlier, when she originated (first onstage, then onscreen) the role of Sigrid, a scheming, manipulative social climber who seduces, then discards, a middle - aged business exec named Helena. (thedissolve.com)
[Gere] gives a strong performance as a desperate social climber in this fractured drama that works best as a flawed character study. (flicks.co.nz)