Knock (someone) down a notch (or two) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "knock (someone) down a notch (or two)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-04-11 06:04

Meaning of Knock (someone) down a notch (or two)

Synonyms:

bring/take (someone) down a peg/ notch (or two)

Knock (someone) down a notch (or two) verb phrase

To humble one; to damage someone's ego or pride

This newcommer is very arrogant. Let me knock him down a notch.

Losing his job knocked him down a notch.

His ego was knocked down a notch or two.

Other phrases about:

be brought low
to become poor, humble or less powerful and influential 
be brought down a notch (or two)

If one is brought down a notch (or two), they are reduced their pride or ego.

take (someone) down a peg (or two)

To humiliate someone, or show someone that they are not as important as they think.

rub someone's nose in the dirt

To keep reminding someone of their failure or mistake.

bring (one) low

To make one become realistic, especially for one often makes a boast

Grammar and Usage of Knock (someone) down a notch (or two)

Verb Forms

  • knocks someone down a notch or two
  • knocked (someone) down a notch (or two)
  • knocking (someone) down a notch (or two)

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

Origin of Knock (someone) down a notch (or two)

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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