词汇 | been knocked down a peg |
释义 | (redirected from been knocked down a peg)be knocked down a peg (or two)To have one's ego or pride reduced or damaged; to be humbled or humiliated. I hope that pompous oaf has been knocked down a peg or two after losing his court case. If Sarah keeps acting like a spoiled brat to everyone, she's going to be knocked down a peg some day. |
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