Knock down a notch Meaning in English
expression
释义
To reduce someone's arrogance, pride, or confidence, often by pointing out their flaws or by humbling them in some way.
用法与细微差别
This is an informal and sometimes slightly harsh idiom. Often used when someone is acting arrogant or overconfident. Common collocation: 'get knocked down a notch.' Not about physical action—it’s metaphorical.
例句
He was getting too proud, so his coach decided to knock him down a notch.
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Sometimes life will knock you down a notch when you least expect it.
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Her rude comment really knocked him down a notch.
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He needed to be knocked down a notch after bragging all week about his promotion.
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Sometimes a reality check is all it takes to knock someone down a notch.
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His friends finally knocked him down a notch when he started acting like he owned the place.
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