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cut down to size

idiom

To humble or humiliate, especially someone or something that is perceived as overly domineering or too proud.


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  1. 01

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  2. 02

    clear cut

    Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.

  3. 03

    cut a dash

    To make a display of oneself; to give a conspicuous impression.

  4. 04

    cut a deal

    To reach a negotiated agreement.

  5. 05

    cut a figure

    To present an image; to make an impression.

  6. 06

    cut a rug

    To dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.

  7. 07

    cut a swath

    Alternative form of cut a wide swath.

  8. 08

    cut a wide swath

    To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.

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