be pulled 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 pulled 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 pulled down a notch some day.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Hunberct	-	Ancient Germanic
Gyeong-Suk	gyung-sook	Korean
Holger	-	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Avis	AY-vis	English
Paramonos	-	Ancient Greek
Ercilia	-	Spanish