What does kick downstairs mean?
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kick down·stairs
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Princeton's WordNet
demote, bump, relegate, break, kick downstairsverb
assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
"She was demoted because she always speaks up"; "He was broken down to Sergeant"
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kick downstairs
"Kick downstairs" is an idiomatic phrase. When used literally, it refers to physically kicking someone or something down a set of stairs. Figuratively, it means to demote, downgrade, or dismiss someone from a higher position or status into a lower one, often in a harsh or humiliating manner. It can also mean to treat someone in a dismissive or derogatory way.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of kick downstairs in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of kick downstairs in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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