Some people love to cut down the tall poppy in their office.
cut down the tall poppy
idiomTo belittle or undermine someone who is perceived as superior or more successful and accomplished.
When the young manager received a promotion, jealous colleagues tried to cut down the tall poppy by criticizing her work.
In a culture that values conformity above all else, the community often seeks to cut down the tall poppy who dares to stand out from the crowd.
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clear cut
Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.
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cut a dash
To make a display of oneself; to give a conspicuous impression.
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cut a deal
To reach a negotiated agreement.
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cut a figure
To present an image; to make an impression.
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cut a rug
To dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.
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cut a swath
Alternative form of cut a wide swath.
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cut a wide swath
To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.
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cut about
To go around (move from person to person).