Low man on the ladder In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "low man on the ladder", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-09-12 05:09

Meaning of Low man on the ladder

Synonyms:

low man on the totem pole , lowest rung on the ladder

Low man on the ladder phrase informal

The person (either male or female) with a low level of experience, authority, influence, or importance in a social or corporate hierarchy

Nick is the low man on the ladder, but he is really talented. You should give him a chance to prove it.

I started my career as a part-time employee, low man on the ladder, and worked my way up to manager after two years.

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