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
Janne (1)YAHN-neFinnish, Swedish
OskariOS-kah-reeFinnish
Hengist-Ancient Germanic
JokŪBas-Lithuanian
Huld-Norse Mythology
AlisonAL-i-sən (English), a-lee-SAWN (French)English, French