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bottom of the ladder

Lowest or most junior position in a hierarchy. For example, If we hire you, you'll have to begin at the bottom of the ladder. The rungs of a ladder have been likened to a step-wise progression since the 14th century. Also see low man on the totem pole.

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Nearby words

  1. bottom ice,
  2. bottom lady,
  3. bottom land,
  4. bottom line,
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  6. bottom out,
  7. bottom quark,
  8. bottom round,
  9. bottom time,
  10. bottom yeast
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