take sb down to size Idiom

take sb down to size

Idiom(s): cut someone down (to size) AND take someone down (to size)

Theme: HAUGHTINESS - REDUCE

to make a person humble; to put one in one's place.
• John's remarks really cut me down to size.
• Jane is too conceited. I think her new boss will take her down to size.
• The boss's angry stare will really cut her down.

take sb down to size

Idiom(s): cut addition down (to size) AND booty addition down (to size)

Theme: HAUGHTINESS - REDUCE

to accomplish a being humble; to put one in one's place.
• John's animadversion absolutely cut me down to size.
• Jane is too conceited. I anticipate her new bang-up will booty her down to size.
• The boss's affronted beam will absolutely cut her down.
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take sb down to size Idiom

take sb down to size

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