brass ceiling
brass ceiling · brass ceilings
An unwritten, uncodified barrier to promotion or progression for women in law…An unwritten, uncodified barrier to promotion or progression for women in law enforcement or the military.
Значение
значений: 1(идиома)An unwritten, uncodified barrier to promotion or progression for women in law enforcement or the military.
Происхождение
From brass (“indicating high-ranking officers”) + ceiling (“suggesting a barrier to upwardFrom brass (“indicating high-ranking officers”) + ceiling (“suggesting a barrier to upward advancement”).
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Формы
мн. число: brass ceilings| Ед. число | brass ceiling |
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