To set aside one's feelings of pride and adopt a more humble or appropriate stance.
fence the tables
To make a solemn address to those who present themselves to commune at…
pull someone's plumes
To humble, to puncture the pride of
swallow the leek
To change one's mind.
swallow a bitter pill
To accept or endure an unpleasant situation.
swallow the dictionary
To speak using long or obscure words.