take down a notch

The phrase "take down a notch" is an idiomatic expression used to describe reducing someone's arrogance or the intensity of something.

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Definition

B2Social Interactions

(informal)To reduce someone's arrogance or self-importance.

Example

His constant bragging was annoying, so I had to take him down a notch.

B2General Use

(informal)To decrease the intensity or degree of something.

Example

The music was too loud, so I asked them to take it down a notch.

Similar

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