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
Glenys	-	Welsh
Wigbrand	-	Ancient Germanic
Torgny	-	Swedish
FlaithrÍ	-	Irish
Zuzanna	zuw-ZAHN-nah (Polish)	Polish, Latvian (Rare)
Basima	-	Arabic