be knocked down a notch (or two)



be knocked 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 knocked 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 knocked down a notch some day.
See also: down, knock, notch

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Izabelaee-zah-BE-lahPolish
Charmaineshahr-MAYNEnglish
Jorun-Norwegian
JessiJES-eeEnglish (Modern)
LilacLIE-ləkEnglish (Rare)
Mahmood-Arabic