CUT SOMEONE DOWN (TO SIZE)
cut someone down (to size): translation
cut someone down (to size) & take someone down (to size)
Fig. to make a person humble; to
put one
in one's
place. •
John's critical remarks really cut me down to size.
•
Jane is too conceited. I think her new boss will take her down to size.
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CUT SOMEONE IN (ON SOMETHING) →← CUT SOMEONE DOWN