To belittle or undermine someone who is perceived as superior or more successful and accomplished.
cut down to size
To humble or humiliate, especially someone or something that is percei…
touch the hem of someone's garment
To give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someo…
sell down
To betray a person; to conspire against someone for personal gain.
the king is dead, long live the king
Said when someone has stepped down or something is succeeded by someon…
smell what someone is stepping in
Alternative form of pick up what someone is putting down.
sit one's ass down
A rude and vulgar directive requesting someone to take a seat.