Pull (someone) down a peg (or two) In english explanation

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

Zack Phuc

2021-07-05 03:07

Meaning of Pull (someone) down a peg (or two)

Synonyms:

pull (someone) down a notch (or two)

Pull (someone) down a peg (or two) idiom

If someone or something pulls (someone) down a peg (or two), they bring that person down, put them in their place or make them feel more humble and ashamed.

I hope that the teacher pulls John down a peg or two. He always told me that I was dumb while he was not that bright.

The commander lost the battle and it without a doubt pull him down a peg.

Marie's haughtiness made everyone dislike her and stay away from her. Thankfully, Kim, the most straightforward person in the class, pull her down a peg and Marie could not even say a word back.

Other phrases about:

with your tail between your legs

Be embarrassed and ashamed when one has been defeated or failed

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.

Name and shame

To publicly say that an individual or organization has done something wrong or illegal

Grammar and Usage of Pull (someone) down a peg (or two)

Verb Forms

to pull (someone) down a peg (or two)
pulling (someone) down a peg (or two)
pulled (someone) down a peg (or two)