chop (someone) down to size

Übersetzungen
поставить (кого-то) на место
He was getting too arrogant, so I had to chop him down to size.
Он стал слишком высокомерным, поэтому я должен был поставить его на место.
Definitionen
To humble someone or reduce their arrogance by pointing out their flaws or showing that they are not as important or talented as they think they are.
Wörter
size

substantiv
размер
chop

verb
рубить
down

adverb
вниз