Marzipan layer
noun
the level of executives just below the partners in a firm; also called marzipan set
Examples
Marzipan layer refers to the layer of corporate executives just below the top-level “icing”. Most women who manage to break into the executive ranks seem to get stuck in the marzipan layer.
Word Origin
akin to marzipan as a ‘superficial layer or covering’
Usage Note
slang
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noun See marzipan layer
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