Definitions
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"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advance13elevate10promote11raise5upgrade11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assign7delegate10depute9designate11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
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."
