bring (someone) down a notch (or two)



bring (someone) down a notch (or two)

To reduce or damage someone's ego or pride; to humble or humiliate someone. I'm really glad that pompous oaf lost his court case—maybe that will bring him down a notch or two. It's about time that someone brought Sarah down a notch. Her snotty arrogance is intolerable!
See also: bring, down, notch

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JÖRan-Swedish
Salathihel-Biblical Latin
JessiJES-eeEnglish (Modern)
Iomhar-Scottish
Nanaminah-nah-meeJapanese
Vipul-Indian, Marathi, Gujarati, Hindi