Definitions

take down a notch

VERB

bring to terms

Synonyms

WEAK

bend to one's will bring low bring to one's knees humble humiliate take down a peg

Example Sentences

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For every actor or film Mr. Schickel praised, there seemed to be at least two he was happy to take down a notch.

From Washington Post