How to Pronounce "take down a notch"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnɑtʃ
TAYK-DOWN-uh-NACH
tˈeɪk/ /dˈaʊn/ /æɪ/ /nˈɒtʃ
TAYK-DOWN-ay-NOTCH
Definition
To reduce someone’s confidence or pride, usually because they are acting arrogant or overly proud. It’s often said when encouraging someone to be more humble.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnɑtʃ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /dˈaʊn/ /æɪ/ /nˈɒtʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-DOWN-uh-NACH
UK
TAYK-DOWN-ay-NOTCH
Listen in Context
He needs to be taken down a notch after winning every game.
Sometimes it's good to take yourself down a notch.
The coach decided to take them down a notch after their big win.
Wow, someone really needs to take him down a notch—he won’t stop bragging.