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Tonia Thai
2022-04-11 06:04
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. To punch a hole in one's ticket to show that they have paid for a ride
2. To do something that allows one to go further in a competition or to be promoted at work
1. Please, tell me if I forget to punch your ticket.
2. With a view to punching my ticket to the final, I did whatever it takes to win this round.
