Idioms

take (someone) down a notch/peg or two
to reprimand or scold someone who is acting arrogant, to make someone less proud or sure of himself or herself
The manager took the secretary down a notch or two with his criticism of her work.

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  • take (someone) for (someone or something)
  • take (someone) for a fool
  • take (someone) for a ride
  • take (someone) for an idiot
  • take (someone) for granted
  • take (someone) hostage
  • take (someone) into one's confidence
  • take (someone) to task
  • take (someone) to the cleaners
  • take (someone) under one's wing/wings
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  • on par with (someone or something)
  • for sure
  • act one's age
  • weigh down on (someone)
  • at times
  • up to (someone) to do (something)
  • make of (someone or something)
  • incumbent upon (someone) to (do something)
  • through the grapevine
  • powers that be


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