His arrogant attitude really needs to be cut down to size.
cut down to size
idiomTo humble or humiliate, especially someone or something that is perceived as overly domineering or too proud.
The new manager tried to act like he owned the place, but the team quickly cut him down to size.
After the champion boasted about his inevitable victory, his opponent delivered a stunning defeat that effectively cut him down to size.
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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”).
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clear cut
Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.
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cut a dash
To make a display of oneself; to give a conspicuous impression.
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cut a deal
To reach a negotiated agreement.
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cut a figure
To present an image; to make an impression.
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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.
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cut a swath
Alternative form of cut a wide swath.
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cut a wide swath
To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.