How to Pronounce "kick upstairs"
expression
KIK up-STAIRZ
KIK UP-stairz
Definition
To give someone a higher position or title but without real power, often as a way to get them out of the way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪk/ /əpˈstɛɹz
British English
kˈɪk/ /ˈʌpˌstɛəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KIK up-STAIRZ
UK
KIK UP-stairz
Listen in Context
They decided to kick upstairs the old manager.
He was kicked upstairs to an advisory role.
Sometimes companies kick upstairs employees they can't fire.
After years of complaints, the board decided to kick him upstairs.