English Explanatory Dictionary

cut down to size

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To humble or humiliate, especially someone or something that is perceived as overly domineering or too proud.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cut, down, size.

Word forms

cut down to size cuts down to size cutting down to size

Synonyms

bring down to size knock down to size trim down to size whittle down to size

Related words

bring low
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