a step up/down

phrase

: more/less important, challenging, etc., than something had before

The new job is a step up/down for her.

Examples of a step up/down in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is where the PS5 Pro represents a step down from the base model. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026

Net sales are expected to grow about 23%, a step down for a company that has been racking up 30%+ growth in recent years. — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2026

This seersucker duvet set is a step up from your standard Southern Easter button-downs. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2026

At the same time, they are positioned as a step up from standard memory foam mattresses in terms of construction and materials. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026