cut down to size

cut (someone or something) down to size

1. To criticize one in an attempt to deflate their ego. A: "That guy always dominates the class discussion with his rambling, inane thoughts like he's some genius." B: "I know! It's time to cut him down to size."2. To minimize the importance of something. We need to cut the board down to size before they continue their pattern of overreach.See also: cut, down, size

cut (someone) down to size

To deflate the self-importance of (someone).See also: cut, down, size

单词	cut down to size
释义	DictionarySeecut cut down to size cut (someone or something) down to size 1. To criticize one in an attempt to deflate their ego. A: "That guy always dominates the class discussion with his rambling, inane thoughts like he's some genius." B: "I know! It's time to cut him down to size."2. To minimize the importance of something. We need to cut the board down to size before they continue their pattern of overreach.See also: cut, down, size cut (someone) down to size To deflate the self-importance of (someone).See also: cut, down, size LegalSeeCut
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