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kick upstairs
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1.
US
general
informal
colloquial
To refer a problem, request, or decision to a person of higher authority for resolution or approval.
To delay or avoid dealing with an issue by passing it to senior management or a higher-ranking individual.
2.
US
general
informal
To promote or transfer someone to a higher or more prestigious position, often to remove them from direct responsibility or to sideline them.
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