a glass ceiling

المعنى

an unofficial barrier that stops people reaching top jobs

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أمثلة

1. 1Many women in the firm felt there was a glass ceiling above middle management.
2. 2As the first person from her village to run a bank, Grace broke through a glass ceiling.
3. 3Leo has worked hard for years, but he keeps hitting a glass ceiling when promotions come up.
4. 4The report found a glass ceiling that kept most part-time staff out of senior roles.
5. 5Is there still a glass ceiling in your industry, or are the top jobs open to everyone?

القواعد

اسم معدود، كثيرا مع the. يأتي كثيرا بعد break أو break through أو hit.