The expression "to take someone down a peg or two" means to humble or bring someone back down to reality, making them realize they are not as good or important as they think.
L'espressione "to take someone down a peg or two" significa umiliare o riportare qualcuno alla realtà, facendogli capire che non è così bravo o importante come pensa.
| 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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