Kick (someone or something) down the ladder In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "kick (someone or something) down the ladder", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-07-22 03:07

Meaning of Kick (someone or something) down the ladder

Kick (someone or something) down the ladder American British informal

To exclude or pull someone or something into a lower position or status to prevent them from having the same success as you, particularly one who has helped you
 

After becoming the Deputy Director, he has kicked his old friends down the ladder.

Many guys forget others right after obtaining wealth and reputation, they easily kick their advocates down the ladder.

Although I have instructed him in writing scientific research, he kicked me down the ladder by ignoring my begging.

Grammar and Usage of Kick (someone or something) down the ladder

Verb Forms

  • kick (someone or something) down the ladder
  • kicks (someone or something) down the ladder
  • kicked (someone or something) down the ladder
  • kicking (someone or something) down the ladder

The verb "kick" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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