一登龙门， 身价十倍

一登龙门， 身价十(百)倍

yī dēng lóng mén shēn jià shí bèi

Once a fish climbs past the Dragon Gate, its value increases tenfold.; Having once entered the house of a nobleman, his fame is ten times greater.; Prestige increases a hundredfold once a person is admitted to someone's friendship.; Rocket into fame after one's literary (artistic) work will win the praise of a master.