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
Bettina (1)be-TEE-nahGerman
Praskovyaprah-SKOV-yahRussian
EncarnaciÓNen-kahr-nah-THYON (Spanish), en-kahr-nah-SYON (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
DawidDAH-veet (Polish)Polish, Biblical Hebrew
Gil[gil]
Japik-Frisian (Rare)