English Explanatory Dictionary

fail upwards

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To advance in one's career despite failure or incompetence.

Word forms

fail upwards fails upwards failing upwards failed upwards fail upward fail up

Synonyms

fail up the ladder

Related words

fall up kick upstairs Peter principle
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