Knock me off my pedestal In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "knock me off my pedestal", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-08-27 11:08

Meaning of Knock me off my pedestal (redirected from knock (one) off (one's) pedestal )

Knock (one) off (one's) pedestal verb phrase

The noun "pedestal" can be replaced by "perch."

To make someone lose a prominent position.

Apple has knocked Samsung off its pedestal by surpassing in sales.

To cause harm to one's reputation.

The incident in London has somewhat knocked the mayor off his pedestal.

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A terrible disaster or a catastrophe

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To damage or try to damage something, typically refers to intangible things.

kill sth stone-dead

To destroy or put a full stop at something or make something utterly unsuccessful 

singe (one's) wings

To suffer harm, loss or damage by doing something risky

crock up

To cause damage or harm to someone or something.

Grammar and Usage of Knock (one) off (one's) pedestal

Verb Forms

  • knocks (one) off (one's) pedestal
  • knocking (one) off (one's) pedestal
  • knocked (one) off (one's) pedestal

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

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the squeaky wheel gets the grease

Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems

Example:

Sometimes, you shouldn't be so quiet because the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

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