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
ClaribelKLER-ə-bel, KLAR-ə-belEnglish
Lazaros-Biblical Greek
BransonBRAN-sənEnglish (Modern)
Raleigh['rɔ:li]
AldÉRic-French
Marquisemahr-KEEAfrican American (Modern)