Definitions

kick upstairs

VERB

give a promotion

Synonyms

WEAK

advance promote

Antonyms

WEAK

demote kick downstairs

Example Sentences

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His kick upstairs to the bench brought no heartier sighs of relief from any area than from labor's.

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