cut somebody down to size
成語所屬單字size
cut somebody down to size — 慣用語
1. to show someone that they are not as important, clever, or powerful as they beli
1.慣用語
釋義
挫某人的銳氣
to show someone that they are not as important, clever, or powerful as they believe themselves to be.
例句
The new manager's sharp questions during the meeting quickly cut the arrogant consultant down to size.