be kicked upstairs



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be kicked upstairs

To be promoted to a higher role or position in a company that has little actual responsibility or authority. John was kicked upstairs to an assistant manager position so he would stop griping about his pay.
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Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Xanthe-Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Gunna-Danish, Ancient Scandinavian
Aili-Finnish
Efrosynief-ro-SEE-neeGreek
Mitya-Russian
Abu-Arabic