Knock (one) off (one's) pedestal In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "knock (one) off (one's) pedestal", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-08-29 10:08

Meaning of Knock (one) off (one's) pedestal

Knock (one) off (one's) pedestal verb phrase

The noun "pedestal" can be replaced by "perch."

To make someone lose a prominent position.

Apple has knocked Samsung off its pedestal by surpassing in sales.

To cause harm to one's reputation.

The incident in London has somewhat knocked the mayor off his pedestal.

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Grammar and Usage of Knock (one) off (one's) pedestal

Verb Forms

  • knocks (one) off (one's) pedestal
  • knocking (one) off (one's) pedestal
  • knocked (one) off (one's) pedestal

The verb "knock" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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