Knock down a peg Meaning in English
expression
释义
To make someone less proud or less arrogant, often by reminding them they are not better than others.
用法与细微差别
Informal, slightly critical in tone. Often used when someone is acting arrogant. Can also appear as 'take someone down a peg'. Not about physical violence—it's about lowering someone's pride.
例句
The coach knocked him down a peg after his arrogant speech.
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Sometimes people need to be knocked down a peg to remember to be humble.
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Winning too often can make you proud until someone knocks you down a peg.
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He was really full of himself, so his friends decided to knock him down a peg with a friendly joke.
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Getting criticized in public really knocked her down a peg.
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After bragging for months, losing the game finally knocked him down a peg.
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