be kicked upstairs

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.
See also: kick, upstairs
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • upstairs
  • kick (one) upstairs
  • kick somebody upstairs
  • kick someone upstairs
  • kick upstairs
  • go upstairs
  • take up to
  • take up to (someone, something, or some place)
  • move forward
  • there it is