kick upstairs

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive, informal, often used in business or organizational contexts): * To promote someone to a higher-ranking position, typically one that has more prestige or a better title but less real power, influence, or direct responsibility. The term often implies that the promotion is a way to remove the person from their current, more impactful role without outright dismissal. Us...