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KICK UPSTAIRS

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Kick Upstairs.

Kick Upstairs - as a verb

Give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

Example: "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"

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Example Sentences

"The CEO decided to kick upstairs the underperforming manager."

"He was hoping that his hard work would eventually lead to a kick upstairs to a more prestigious role."

Word Variations & Relations

Starts K Starts KI Starts KIC Starts KICK

Ends S Ends RS Ends IRS Ends AIRS

Starts K & ends S Starts KI & ends S Starts K & ends RS

A-Z Proximities

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