How to Pronounce "knock down a notch"
expression
ˈnɑk/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnɑtʃ
NAHK-DOWN-uh-NOCH
nˈɒk/ /dˈaʊn/ /æɪ/ /nˈɒtʃ
NOK-DOWN-a-NOTCH
Definition
To reduce someone's arrogance, pride, or confidence, often by pointing out their flaws or by humbling them in some way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑk/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnɑtʃ
British English
nˈɒk/ /dˈaʊn/ /æɪ/ /nˈɒtʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHK-DOWN-uh-NOCH
UK
NOK-DOWN-a-NOTCH
Listen in Context
He was getting too proud, so his coach decided to knock him down a notch.
Sometimes life will knock you down a notch when you least expect it.
Her rude comment really knocked him down a notch.
He needed to be knocked down a notch after bragging all week about his promotion.