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knock down to size
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Japanese Meaning
自惚れや高慢な態度を正すために、現実を思い知らせ、その人物の過大な自己評価を打ち砕くこと。 / 相手を謙虚にさせる、あるいは自信過剰な態度を抑えるために、実力や現実を示してその高慢さを削ぐ行為。
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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knock down to size
Her sharp rebuttal seemed designed to knock down to size anyone who underestimated her expertise.
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Her sharp rebuttal seemed designed to knock down to size anyone who underestimated her expertise.
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