kick someone down the ladder
kick (someone or something) down the ladder
To force someone or something into a lower or more basic position or status, especially one with fewer opportunities for success, profit, advancement, etc. They may be at the top of the league now, but a few losses will kick them down the ladder just as fast as they got up there. My promotion to management lasted less than a month before they kicked me back down the ladder. Originally meant to be a full-fledged film with a theatrical release, it was eventually kicked down the ladder to a TV miniseries.
See also: down, kick, ladder
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
kick someone down the ladder
reject or disown the friends or associates who have helped you to rise in the world, especially with the idea of preventing them from attaining a similar position.See also: down, kick, ladder, someone
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- kick (someone or something) down the ladder
- reassign
- reassign to
- reassign to (something)
- (Someone or something) called, they want their (something) back!
- mommy track
- a swan song
- (one's) moment in the sun
- be light years away
- open a few doors for (one)