Elbow (one's) way to the top phrase
To achieve success by means of aggressive, relentless determination
He has worked tirelessly to elbow his way to the top of his profession.
Try your best and elbow your way to the top.
He wants to elbow his way to the top, no matter how many people offend.
The verb "elbow" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.