bring down a peg

verb

Synonym of take down a notch.

Meanings

verbbring down a peg (third-person singular simple present brings down a peg, present participle bringing down a peg, simple past and past participle brought down a peg)

present singular third person brings down a peg · participle present bringing down a peg · participle past brought down a peg · past brought down a peg

Synonyms & antonyms

verbSynonym of take down a notch.

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