pull (someone) down a notch (or two)



pull (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 pull him down a notch or two. It's about time that someone pulled Sarah down a notch. Her snotty arrogance is intolerable!
See also: down, notch, pull

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jamaarjə-MAHRAfrican American (Rare)
Arsenius-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Rigantona-Celtic Mythology
Woo-Jinoo-jeenKorean
Veronicavə-RAHN-i-kə (English)English, Italian, Romanian, Late Roman
Aldrin['ɔ:ldrin]