BOTTOM OF THE LADDER Definition & Meaning

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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I am not confused by it, and neither is anyone else who is struggling at the bottom of the ladder.

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"Unless we can move on, it’s going to harm the people at the bottom of the ladder."

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They were holding the bottom of the ladder to keep it from swaying as people climbed to safety.

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Mr Ratcliff said those carrying out the crimes are often at the bottom of the ladder, carrying all the risk and seeing none of the reward.

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It's in everybody's interests, top and bottom of the ladder.

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