The phrase "next bracket" is used to refer to the next level or category in a hierarchy, typically relating to income, tax rates, or competition. It indicates moving on to a higher or different level. Full definition
I am going into week 6 confused because I would LOVE to add more carbs (next bracket gives me an extra carb, veggie and fruit) but is that what I would need? (coachcalorie.com)
«If I'm a small business, I'm going to stay at 49 employees so that I don't get into that next bracket,» Savic says. (inc.com)
«A benefit I haven't heard anybody else talking about here is that by bumping them into the next bracket they won't be forced to move in the next two or three years» as they partner up or have children, Haw says. (canadianbusiness.com)