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Julia Huong
2022-03-10 12:03
Cut (someone or something) down to size informal verb phrase
To criticize someone in order to deflate their ego.
I cut Jack down to size when criticizing what he had said at the meeting.
Jane seemed angry when being cut down to size by the manager during the meeting.
To minimize something's significance.
The managing boards of relics must cut the donation down to size to avoid commercializing relics.
I am really sorry. I do not intend to cut your work down to size.
Someone who ruins others' fun and enjoyment
Used to say that someone does not place the blame on one for something
Used to describe attacking someone verbally or physically.
To say bad things about someone to damage their reputation
The verb "cut" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
If a person has the devil's own luck, he or she has extremely good luck.
A: Yesterday I won a $10 million lottery jackpot and today I won a car in a draw.
B: You have the devil's own luck.
