be knocked down a peg (or two)

To have one's ego or pride reduced or damaged; to be humbled or humiliated. I hope that pompous oaf has been knocked down a peg or two after losing his court case. If Sarah keeps acting like a spoiled brat to everyone, she's going to be knocked down a peg some day.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Beatrice	['bi:ətris]
Fallon	['fælən]
Cadeyrn	-	Ancient Celtic
Arness	['a:nəs]
Eli	['i:lai]
Fausta	-	Italian, Ancient Roman