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corporate ladder

idiom

The hierarchy or ranking system of employment positions within a business organization; especially, such a hierarchy viewed as a ladder to be climbed (to successive higher-ranking positions) while one is pursuing a career path.


Anchors to
Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    corporate welfare bum

    A business corporation or business executive receiving significant financial assistance from government sources.

  2. 02

    pull the ladder up after oneself

    Alternative form of pull the ladder up behind oneself.

  3. 03

    pull the ladder up behind oneself

    To prevent others from attaining or benefiting from the same advantages, opportunities, or rights as oneself.

  4. 04

    social ladder

    The hierarchy of a society.

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