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
Wymond	-	Medieval English
Patty	['pæti]
Titty	TIT-ee	English
Zulfiqar	-	Arabic
Arsenius	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Shayne	SHAYN	English