taking down a notch

A form of take down a notch — To cause a person's or group's self-esteem or importance to be decreased.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of take down a notch
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taking down a notch. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taking%20down%20a%20notch

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