idiom
hit the glass ceiling
HIT thuh GLAS SEE-ling
hɪt ðə ɡlɑːs ˈsiːlɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
hittheglassceiling
Dictionary meaning
to reach an invisible and unofficial limit on one's professional advancement caused by discrimination, bias, or structural barriers rather than a lack of ability or merit; most often used in the context of women and minorities who are repeatedly passed over for senior positions despite being demonstrably qualified
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