Bring me low In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "bring me low", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-07-08 03:07

take down a notch (peg)

Bring (one) low American British informal

To make one become realistic, especially for one often makes a boast

You are too proud of your first win in the tournament, I have to bring him low and tell you that many obstacles are still waiting for.

Jenny stared out of the window, daydreaming about a holiday but the Covid wave has brought her low.

He boasts about his academic results but the failure in a test brings him low.

be brought low

to become poor, humble or less powerful and influential

be brought down a notch (or two)

If one is brought down a notch (or two), they are reduced their pride or ego.

take (someone) down a peg (or two)

To humiliate someone, or show someone that they are not as important as they think.

rub someone's nose in the dirt

To keep reminding someone of their failure or mistake.

cut (one's) comb

To humble someone who is acting arrogantly.

The verb "bring" should be conjugated according to its tense.