kick upstairs

The phrase “kick upstairs” has 3 syllables: kick up-stairs.

It's pronounced as /kɪk ˌʌpˈstɛrz/.


What is synonym and antonym for kick upstairs?

In the thesaurus, “kick upstairs” has 3 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for kick upstairs along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for kick upstairs

  • elevate
  • promote
  • upgrade

Antonyms for kick upstairs

  • degrade
  • dismiss
  • downgrade
  • lower
  • overthrow
  • reduce
  • remove

Example Sentences

  • The manager decided to kick upstairs the issue to the senior executive for further review.
  • To resolve the customer complaint, they had to kick upstairs the case to the head of customer service.
  • The committee chose to kick upstairs the budget approval to the board of directors.
  • When the project hit a snag, the engineer had to kick upstairs the problem to get approval for more time.
  • After several unsuccessful attempts, she decided to kick upstairs her proposal to the director for final approval.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kick upstairs, such as: degrade, dismiss, downgrade, elevate, lower, overthrow, promote.

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