be brought 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 brought 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 brought down a peg some day.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Tiziano	tee-TSYAH-no	Italian
Alphaeus	al-FEE-əs (English)	Biblical, Biblical Latin
BjÖRne	BYUUR-ne	Swedish
CÁTia	-	Portuguese
Broos	BRO:S	Dutch, Limburgish
Phillipa	-	English (Rare)