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above one's paygrade

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Not suitable for one in one's current rank in an organization; suitable for someone more senior, implying that one is not competent enough or not paid well enough to deal with the problem.

Equivalents

Nederlandsboven zijn niveau

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

above one's station above oneself above par above proof above stairs above the curve

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