Take down a peg Take down a peg to make an arrogant and conceited person realize that they are not as important and influential as they think they are, to take the conceit out of a braggart, discourage, humiliate, damage one's reputation, humble, disparage, demean, put down: That debacle in her presentation was enough to take her down a peg or two and give her a lesson on modesty. Antonyms flatter, cajole, compliment, butter up
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Take Down a Peg 1100 Words You Need Week 5 Day 2
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