He is bringing coals to Newcastle.

He brings coals to Newcastle.

She is bringing home the bacon by working two jobs.

He brings home the bacon every month.

He needs to bring down a notch his arrogant attitude.

He needs to bring down a peg and realize that he's not always right.

He brings a knife to a gunfight.

His failure in the competition brings him down a peg.

She brings down a notch her opponent with her powerful serve.

She is bringing down a notch her boss's ego.