Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be brought down a peg
idiom
/biː brɔːt daʊn ə pɛɡ/
Definition
To lower someone’s status, self-esteem, or confidence.
Examples
- After he lost the competition, his friends said it was good for him to be brought down a peg.
- She was so confident about her skills that the criticism really brought her down a peg.
Meaning
This phrase means to reduce someone’s pride or arrogance, often through a humbling experience or realization.
Synonyms
- humble
- take down a notch
- reduce
- belittle
