what is the meaning of "to bring someone few notches down"?
2007-09-17 22:00:05 · 8 answers · asked by dflp 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
When someone is very pompous, sure of themselves, or has a very high opinion of themselves, you could say or do something to bring them back to reality, or make them feel not-so-good about themselves, thereby "bringing them down a few notches".
2007-09-17 22:11:49 · answer #1 · answered by Elly M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If someone thinks too highly of themselves, you "bring them down a few notches" by pointing out flaws or otherwise showing them they're not as great as they think they are.
2007-09-18 04:40:05 · answer #2 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means someone has too high of an impression of himself and needs to be brought down like the rest of us.
2007-09-17 22:46:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means to reduce the intensity, or slow things down a little.
2016-05-17 11:44:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
someone who thinks they are gods gift or think they are wonderful. and you don't think they are so you bring them down a notch eg telling them they are not gods gift!
2007-09-17 22:10:29 · answer #5 · answered by nic 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when someone is too big for their boots and you pull them down a peg or two hee hee
2007-09-17 22:03:26 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To humble that person
2007-09-17 22:48:15 · answer #7 · answered by Ang 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I see it as "put them in their place".
2007-09-18 01:53:00 · answer #8 · answered by Rukeann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋