- crawl high, step low (idiom); unprincipled crawling, flattering one's superiors and trampling on one's juniors
- toadying and bullying
Generated: This phrase describes a behavior where someone ingratiates themselves with those in power while mistreating or belittling those below them in status, often seen in hierarchical environments.
He always toadies up to the boss and bullies his colleagues in the company.