He moved down a peg after his poor performance in the competition.

He knocks down a peg when he loses a game.

He knocked down a peg after his team lost the game.

He takes down a peg his arrogant attitude.

She is taking him down a peg for his arrogant behavior.

He was taken down a peg after losing the competition.

He is knocking down a peg by his recent failure.

She is moving down a peg in her career.

She took him down a peg for his arrogant behavior.

She is bringing down a peg by admitting her mistake.