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Definition |
to reduce someone's ego by criticizing them |
Examples |
1) The sun in the middle hour is cutting a
giant down to size. 2) The arrogant politician was finally
cut down to size by his opponent in
a public debate. |
Etymology |
The term is derived from the literal
meaning of "to cut something down to its proper size." |
Synonyms |
take down a notch, subdue, tame |
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