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2021-07-22 03:07
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.
The verb "kick" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
Used to describe a situation when people say nothing and feel worried, embarrassed or uncomfortable
A heavy silence fell upon the room after Jane refused John's proposal.
