trine promotion - when someone is fired, or reassigned, but it is spun as a promotion to anyone outside the organization.
Jon was given a trine promotion from director of maintainance to grounds superintendent.
After a few losing seasons, Bob was trine promoted to assistant athletic director.
After a few losing seasons, Bob was trine promoted to assistant athletic director.
by Nospinner November 16, 2011
Get the trine promotionmug.