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in_the_loop_461 the person of lowest rank The expression originates from the totem poles of some tribes of Native Americans. They were wooden statues made of tree trunks, which consisted of several carved heads, one on top of the other. The expression is usually used to describe the hierarchy in a business, club or office rather than a social or family setting. Even when the expression refers to a female, the expression is still low man on the totem pole.

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LOW MAN ON THE TOTEM POLE Sheila eventually wanted to become a manager, but since she had just joined the company, she would have to be low man on the totem pole for now.Chris was happy when he finally got a promotion in the company. He was no longer low man on the totem pole. People: descriptions of people (nouns)

Id	in_the_loop_461
Idiom	LOW MAN ON THE TOTEM POLE
Definition	the person of lowest rank
Examples	Sheila eventually wanted to become a manager, but since she had just joined the company, she would have to be low man on the totem pole for now. Chris was happy when he finally got a promotion in the company. He was no longer low man on the totem pole.
Extra Info	The expression originates from the totem poles of some tribes of Native Americans. They were wooden statues made of tree trunks, which consisted of several carved heads, one on top of the other. The expression is usually used to describe the hierarchy in a business, club or office rather than a social or family setting. Even when the expression refers to a female, the expression is still low man on the totem pole.
Category	People: descriptions of people (nouns)

Totem Low Man Pole Expression Loop Person Lowest