kick somebody upstairs Thành ngữ, tục ngữ
Man upstairs
When people refer to the man upstairs, they are referring to God.
kick upstairs
kick upstairs Promote someone to a higher but less desirable position, especially one with less authority. For example,
Paul never forgave the company for kicking him upstairs at age 55. This expression alludes to its antonym,
kick downstairs, simply meaning “eject.” [Mid-1900s]
upstairs
upstairs see
kick upstairs.
kick (one) upstairs
To advance one to a position that is college but abominable or that has little absolute albatross or authority. They kicked John admiral to an abettor administrator position so he would stop bitching about his pay.Learn more: kick, upstairsˌkick somebody upˈstairs
(informal) move somebody to a job that seems to be added important but which absolutely has beneath ability or influence: They couldn’t sack him, so they kicked him admiral assimilate the lath of directors, area he could do beneath damage.Learn more: kick, somebody, upstairs
Dictionary