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break through the ceiling

/breɪk θru ðə ˈsilɪŋ/ /breɪk θruː ðə ˈsiːlɪŋ/
idiom Work Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 cam tavanı kırmak, cam tavanı aşmak

Definition (English)

To overcome an invisible barrier that prevents advancement, especially in a career.

Example Sentences

  1. She hopes to break through the glass ceiling in her field.
    Kendi alanında cam tavanı aşmayı umuyor.
  2. Many women are still trying to break through the glass ceiling.
    Birçok kadın hâlâ cam tavanı kırmaya çalışıyor.

Synonyms

break the glass ceilingshatter the glass ceiling

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