be brought down a notch (or two)

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

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Gerwazy	ger-VAH-zi	Polish
Erica	['erikə]
Gulbrandr	-	Ancient Scandinavian
Pancras	PAN-krəs	English (Archaic)
Brooks	[bru:ks]
Ffraid	-	Welsh