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meaning of totem pole Sat Mar 08, 2008 12:58 pm  meaning of totem pole
 

Hi,

I read in the dictionary that "to be low on the totem pole" means "to occupy a low rank in a company"
Could you answer my 2 questions, please:
1. Do you often use this expression ?
2. Can I say "He was the next lowest guy on the totem pole"?

Thanks a lot!
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meaning of totem pole Sat Mar 08, 2008 14:12 pm  meaning of totem pole
 

Yes, we say that a lot.

Yes, it would be possible to say that someone is the "next lowest guy on the totem pole", although we don't do it that much.

Here is a picture of three totem poles:

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