Question

to take someone down a peg or two - He's started trying to tell everyone what to do. I think he needs taking down a peg or two.  - She's always going on about how wonderful she is. I'd really like to take her down a peg or two.

Accepted Answer

to make clear to someone that they are not as good or clever as they think A peg is a small piece of wood or plastic; e.g. used to keep clothes on a washing line.

Idiom	to take someone down a peg or two
Definition	to make clear to someone that they are not as good or clever as they think
Examples	- He's started trying to tell everyone what to do. I think he needs taking down a peg or two. - She's always going on about how wonderful she is. I'd really like to take her down a peg or two.
Note	A peg is a small piece of wood or plastic; e.g. used to keep clothes on a washing line.

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