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Man upstairs
When people refer to the man upstairs, they are referring to God.
kick upstairs
kick upstairs Promote someone to a higher but less desirable position, especially one with less authority. For example,
Paul never forgave the company for kicking him upstairs at age 55. This expression alludes to its antonym,
kick downstairs, simply meaning “eject.” [Mid-1900s]
upstairs
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be kicked upstairs
To be answer to a college role or position in a aggregation that has little absolute albatross or authority. John was kicked admiral to an abettor administrator position so he would stop bitching about his pay.Learn more: kick, upstairs