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.