100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "knock down-a-peg"

Definition

Knock down a peg is an idiomatic expression meaning to reduce someone's status, confidence, or pride, often by exposing their flaws or shortcomings. It implies a humbling experience or a reminder that someone is not as superior as they may believe.

Synonyms

Demean
Humble
Belittle
Disparage
Lower
Depreciate
Undermine
Diminish
Put in one's place

Antonyms

Elevate
Promote
Praise
Uplift
Exalt
Enhance
Honor
Boost
Raise

Examples

After his boastful speech, she felt it was necessary to knock him down a peg with a few well-chosen facts.
The teacher decided to knock down a peg the overconfident student by giving him a challenging assignment.
His recent failure in the competition helped to knock him down a peg and made him more humble.
Sometimes, life has a way of knocking you down a peg when you least expect it.
She didn't mean to knock him down a peg, but her criticism was necessary for his growth.
The unexpected criticism from his peers really knocked him down a peg.
It’s important to knock down a peg those who think they are above others.
During the meeting, her remarks knocked him down a peg and made everyone reconsider his ideas.
The coach had to knock down a peg the star player to remind him that teamwork is essential.
His arrogance was knocked down a peg when he realized he wasn't the best in the league.
She tried to knock him down a peg by pointing out his mistakes during the presentation.
The harsh review served to knock down a peg the overly confident author.
After his defeat, he was finally knocked down a peg and began to respect his opponents.
The comedian's joke was meant to be funny but ended up knocking her down a peg instead.
It's a good idea to occasionally knock down a peg those who have inflated egos.
A little humility can go a long way; sometimes you need to knock down a peg your pride.
The harsh reality of the job market knocked him down a peg after graduation.
When she lost the competition, it really knocked her down a peg and made her reevaluate her approach.
His friends decided to knock him down a peg after he started bragging about his new car.
She felt that the criticism she received was unfair, but it did help to knock her down a peg.
The unexpected results of the survey knocked down a peg the company's assumptions.
A good mentor often knows how to knock you down a peg while still supporting you.
He needed someone to knock him down a peg after he started to take himself too seriously.
The documentary exposed the flaws in his argument, effectively knocking him down a peg.
His recent losses in business have really knocked him down a peg and made him rethink his strategies.
After his promotion, he began to act superior, but his colleagues quickly knocked him down a peg.
The reality check from her peers knocked her down a peg and helped her stay grounded.
The book's critical reception knocked down a peg the author's previously inflated reputation.
The team's performance last season served to knock down a peg their overconfidence.
The documentary aimed to knock down a peg the myths surrounding celebrity culture.
After looking at his bank account, he was knocked down a peg and realized he needed to save more.
When she heard the truth about her behavior, it knocked her down a peg.
His constant bragging finally led his friends to knock him down a peg with some honest feedback.
The coach's tough love approach was meant to knock down a peg the players' arrogance.
When the new employee outperformed him, it really knocked him down a peg.
The tough questions from the panel knocked her down a peg during her presentation.
Realizing her mistakes helped to knock her down a peg and made her more approachable.
He thought he was invincible until a few setbacks knocked him down a peg.
The media coverage of his scandal knocked him down a peg in the public eye.
The reality show was designed to knock down a peg the contestants who thought they were better than others.
His friends decided it was time to knock him down a peg before he got too carried away with himself.
The unexpected critique from his boss knocked him down a peg and made him more receptive to feedback.
She learned the hard way that sometimes life will knock you down a peg.
The article aimed to knock down a peg the misconceptions people had about the industry.
After the incident, he felt that it had knocked him down a peg and given him a new perspective.
The criticism from his mentor was meant to knock him down a peg and encourage growth.
Sometimes, a good dose of reality is what you need to knock you down a peg.
The team’s loss in the finals certainly knocked them down a peg.
Her quick wit often served to knock down a peg those who took themselves too seriously.
The failure of the project knocked down a peg the entire team's morale.
The harsh truth in her friend's advice helped to knock her down a peg.
It was a humbling experience that knocked him down a peg after winning the award.
The unexpected turn of events knocked down a peg the CEO's confidence.
When the truth was revealed, it definitely knocked him down a peg.
The negative feedback from the audience knocked her down a peg during her performance.
His bragging finally caught up with him and knocked him down a peg.
The reality check from his peers knocked down a peg his inflated sense of self.
Her friend's honesty was meant to knock her down a peg when she was being too boastful.
The critique in the review knocked him down a peg and inspired him to improve.
The criticism from the board knocked down a peg her ambitious plans.
He realized that sometimes you need to knock yourself down a peg to gain a better perspective.
The results of the performance review knocked him down a peg and made him reevaluate his approach.
She felt that the incident knocked her down a peg and helped her grow.
The harsh reality of her situation knocked her down a peg and made her more grounded.
His friends had to knock him down a peg when he started acting too self-important.
Her failure in the audition knocked her down a peg, but she vowed to try again.
The criticism was tough, but it was meant to knock him down a peg for his own benefit.
The consequences of his actions finally knocked him down a peg.
The tough lessons learned from failure can often knock you down a peg.
She knew she needed someone to knock her down a peg before she got too confident.
The public backlash knocked down a peg his previously unshakeable reputation.
He thought he was the best until his colleague's performance knocked him down a peg.
The reality of the situation knocked down a peg all their expectations.
Her friend's advice was a timely reminder to knock her down a peg.
The team's loss in the playoffs knocked them down a peg and reignited their motivation.
His constant need for validation eventually knocked him down a peg.
The honest feedback from the client was meant to knock him down a peg and set expectations right.
The surprising results of the election knocked down a peg the pundits' predictions.
She felt that the criticism knocked her down a peg, but it was ultimately helpful.
His unexpected defeat knocked him down a peg and brought him back to reality.
The media scrutiny knocked down a peg her image as a flawless star.
A little humility can help to knock down a peg one's overinflated ego.
The tough competition knocked him down a peg and forced him to improve.
The review brought him back to earth and knocked him down a peg.
The truth can sometimes be harsh and knock you down a peg when you least expect it.
The unexpected loss knocked down a peg their hopes for an easy victory.
The advice from her mentor was meant to knock her down a peg for her own good.
His friends decided to knock him down a peg after he started boasting too much.
The reality check knocked down a peg his inflated sense of achievement.
The failure of the project knocked him down a peg and made him more cautious.
Her friend's candid remarks were meant to knock her down a peg.
The harsh truth in the feedback knocked him down a peg and encouraged him to change.
The results of the test knocked down a peg her confidence in her abilities.
The unexpected criticism knocked him down a peg and made him rethink his approach.
The coach's feedback was tough but necessary to knock him down a peg.
The loss in the competition knocked them down a peg and reignited their passion.
She learned that sometimes you have to knock yourself down a peg to grow.
The disappointment in the results knocked her down a peg and made her more determined.
The unexpected turn of events knocked him down a peg and changed his plans.
After the reality check, he realized he needed to knock himself down a peg to move forward.