be pulled down a notch (or two)



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.
See also: down, notch, pull

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AntÔNio-Portuguese (Brazilian)
RodolfRO-dawlf (German)German (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Seong-Jinsung-jeenKorean
Husnihus-NEE:Arabic
Vivianus-Late Roman
Zhannochka-Russian