cut down to size
verb
RareNot in standard dictionaries
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.
#informal
To humble or humiliate, especially someone or something that is perceived as overly domineering or too proud.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cut, down, size.