Como Pronunciar "knock down to size"
expression
NAHK DOWN tuh SYZ
NOK DOWN tuh SYZ
Definição
To show someone that they are not as important, skilled, or impressive as they think; to humble someone.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈnɑk/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈsaɪz
Inglês Britânico
nˈɒk/ /dˈaʊn/ /tˈuː/ /sˈaɪz
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
NAHK DOWN tuh SYZ
UK
NOK DOWN tuh SYZ
Ouça em Contexto
After winning the game, Tom acted arrogant, so his coach decided to knock him down to size.
Sometimes, people need to be knocked down to size when they act too proud.
She was praised too much at work and needed to be knocked down to size.
That guy needed to be knocked down to size after bragging so much about his promotion.