taking down a peg

Verb

form-of participle present

present participle of take down a peg

Japanese Meaning

これは『take down a peg』の現在分詞形、すなわち進行形にあたります。

After his arrogant comment, his teammate responded by taking down a peg with a calm counterargument.

彼の傲慢な発言の後、チームメイトは冷静な反論で彼の鼻をへし折った。

Sense（1）

present participle of take down a peg