high ups

high-ups

People who are especially important, influential, and authoritative, often in comparison to oneself. I don't have the authority to make a decision like that—you'll have to talk to one of the high-ups. Did you hear that the high-ups want us to wear uniforms now?

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

high ups

and higher ups

n. the people in charge. One of the higher ups is coming down to talk to you.

See also: high, UPS

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

wash (one's) hands of (someone or something)
wash hands of
wash one's hands of
wash your hands of
wash your hands of somebody/something
wash your hands of something/someone
above (one's) pay grade
beyond (one's) pay grade
for (one's) (own) sake
for sake

References in classic literature

High up the bluff we climbed, higher than all the other caves, to a tiny crevice that could not be seen from the ground.

Before Adam

HYDERABAD -- Hyderabad SITE Association of Trade and Industry (HSATI) has demanded the high ups of Sindh Government to take serious notice over the mismanagement in water supply and establish Water Board for Hyderabad, the second largest city, business and industrial hub of Sindh.

HSATI seeks establishment of water board in Hyderabad city

HYDERABAD -- Hyderabad Association of Trade and Industry has expressed its grave concern over unannounced gas load management as well as supply of low pressure gas in the industrial areas and appealed to the high ups of the government to take serious notice into the affairs and ensure uninterrupted gas supply to industrial units.

HASTI expresses grave concern over unannounced gas load management

HYDERABAD -- Hyderabad SITE Association of Trade and Industry has expressed its grave concerned over unannounced gas load management as well as supply of low pressure gas in the industrial areas and appealed to the high ups of the government to take serious notice into the affairs and ensure uninterrupted gas supply to industrial units.

HASTI expresses grave concern over unannounced gas load management

ISLAMABAD -- An officer of the Central Directorate of National Savings, Islamabad allegedly raped a junior colleague few months back and is threatening her of dire consequences as high ups at the directorate are moving at a snail's pace to inquire into the matter, according to the victim's family.

Inquiry underway against CDNS official for allegedly raping junior colleague

Why high ups do not take action against such officials as they know it very well that which official takes bribe and who does not, creates questions whether they are involved in the wrong deeds or are coward.

Bribery

PESHAWAR -- The Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Salah Uddin Khan Mehsood has directed Police high ups to ensure fool proof security measures for maintenance of law and order during the holy month of Ramazan and preempt and prevent all type of terrorists and saboteur's activities well in time.

IGP directs police high ups to ensure fool proof security

Officials told this scribe that the high ups of tax department have completed its study to establish a new directorate.

FBR to establish BTB directorate to enhance tax base

The sources said the Punjab police high ups concerned were considering only three "suitable officers" for this post based on their professional records.

Punjab govt back to drawing board for Lahore CCPO

HYDERABAD -- The President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry Abu Bakar Sheikhani has emphasized upon the high ups of the government to motivate the growers to sow cotton in maximum for assisting local textile industry in their efforts for survival.

HCSTSI emphasizes maximum cotton cultivation for textile industry's survival

HYDERABAD -- Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry has expressed a grave concern over frequent traffic jam in commercial and business areas of the city and demanded the high ups of the police department to address this genuine issue which is badly affecting the business activities.

HCCI expresses concern over traffic jam

PESHAWAR -- Director Provincial TB Program and other High ups of Health Department will address an awareness Press Conference about TB to create awareness among masses.

TB awareness campaign to be launched

Islamabad -- A federal police Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI), who is blue-eyed of the high ups is deputed in rural circle for the last eleven years while violating the departmental rules.

Capital's police blue-eyed stays for 11 years at same station

Afzaal Bhatti appreciated efforts of civil and police high ups to settle issues of expatriates and said that by virtue of vibrant input of field officers, complaints of Overseas Pakistanis could be addressed early.

Admin role pivotal to facilitate expats

PESHAWAR -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Salahuddin Khan Mehsood has directed the police high ups to adopt foolproof security arrangements for observing 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' on Feb 5 throughout the province for thwarting any untoward incident.

IGP stresses foolproof security for Kashmir Day

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释义	high ups high-ups People who are especially important, influential, and authoritative, often in comparison to oneself. I don't have the authority to make a decision like that—you'll have to talk to one of the high-ups. Did you hear that the high-ups want us to wear uniforms now? Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. high ups and higher ups n. the people in charge. One of the higher ups is coming down to talk to you. See also: high, UPS McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: wash (one's) hands of (someone or something) wash hands of wash one's hands of wash your hands of wash your hands of somebody/something wash your hands of something/someone above (one's) pay grade beyond (one's) pay grade for (one's) (own) sake for sake References in classic literature High up the bluff we climbed, higher than all the other caves, to a tiny crevice that could not be seen from the ground. Before Adam HYDERABAD -- Hyderabad SITE Association of Trade and Industry (HSATI) has demanded the high ups of Sindh Government to take serious notice over the mismanagement in water supply and establish Water Board for Hyderabad, the second largest city, business and industrial hub of Sindh. HSATI seeks establishment of water board in Hyderabad city HYDERABAD -- Hyderabad Association of Trade and Industry has expressed its grave concern over unannounced gas load management as well as supply of low pressure gas in the industrial areas and appealed to the high ups of the government to take serious notice into the affairs and ensure uninterrupted gas supply to industrial units. HASTI expresses grave concern over unannounced gas load management HYDERABAD -- Hyderabad SITE Association of Trade and Industry has expressed its grave concerned over unannounced gas load management as well as supply of low pressure gas in the industrial areas and appealed to the high ups of the government to take serious notice into the affairs and ensure uninterrupted gas supply to industrial units. HASTI expresses grave concern over unannounced gas load management ISLAMABAD -- An officer of the Central Directorate of National Savings, Islamabad allegedly raped a junior colleague few months back and is threatening her of dire consequences as high ups at the directorate are moving at a snail's pace to inquire into the matter, according to the victim's family. Inquiry underway against CDNS official for allegedly raping junior colleague Why high ups do not take action against such officials as they know it very well that which official takes bribe and who does not, creates questions whether they are involved in the wrong deeds or are coward. Bribery PESHAWAR -- The Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Salah Uddin Khan Mehsood has directed Police high ups to ensure fool proof security measures for maintenance of law and order during the holy month of Ramazan and preempt and prevent all type of terrorists and saboteur's activities well in time. IGP directs police high ups to ensure fool proof security Officials told this scribe that the high ups of tax department have completed its study to establish a new directorate. FBR to establish BTB directorate to enhance tax base The sources said the Punjab police high ups concerned were considering only three "suitable officers" for this post based on their professional records. Punjab govt back to drawing board for Lahore CCPO HYDERABAD -- The President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry Abu Bakar Sheikhani has emphasized upon the high ups of the government to motivate the growers to sow cotton in maximum for assisting local textile industry in their efforts for survival. HCSTSI emphasizes maximum cotton cultivation for textile industry's survival HYDERABAD -- Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry has expressed a grave concern over frequent traffic jam in commercial and business areas of the city and demanded the high ups of the police department to address this genuine issue which is badly affecting the business activities. HCCI expresses concern over traffic jam PESHAWAR -- Director Provincial TB Program and other High ups of Health Department will address an awareness Press Conference about TB to create awareness among masses. TB awareness campaign to be launched Islamabad -- A federal police Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI), who is blue-eyed of the high ups is deputed in rural circle for the last eleven years while violating the departmental rules. Capital's police blue-eyed stays for 11 years at same station Afzaal Bhatti appreciated efforts of civil and police high ups to settle issues of expatriates and said that by virtue of vibrant input of field officers, complaints of Overseas Pakistanis could be addressed early. Admin role pivotal to facilitate expats PESHAWAR -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Salahuddin Khan Mehsood has directed the police high ups to adopt foolproof security arrangements for observing 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' on Feb 5 throughout the province for thwarting any untoward incident. IGP stresses foolproof security for Kashmir Day
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