To humble or humiliate, especially someone or something that is perceived as overly domineering or too proud. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cut, down, size.

Alternative form of cut down to size

Alternative form of cut down to size

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bring down to size

(of a garment) Designed to be worn with comfort by people with a wide range of sizes. / (figuratively, often derogatory) Suitable for a wide range of tastes, opinions, situations, etc.

(colloquial, idiomatic) An admonition of cowardice, usually said to make someone cease harassing or bullying someone else, especially where the bullied party is physically smaller or weaker than the bully.

(idiomatic, usually imperative) Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).