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2021-07-08 03:07
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.
If one is brought down a notch (or two), they are reduced their pride or ego.
To humiliate someone, or show someone that they are not as important as they think.
To keep reminding someone of their failure or mistake.
To humble someone who is acting arrogantly.
The verb "bring" should be conjugated according to its tense.
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1. The phrase is used to talk about the earth that is broken up and flattened by a harrow.
2. If somebody is under the harrow, he or she is forced to experience distress, or torment.
1. About 1000 hectares of farmland have been under the harrow for 2 hours.
2. Many families are under the harrow because of the economic recession.
