What is another word for knocking off high horse?
Pronunciation: [nˈɒkɪŋ ˈɒf hˈa͡ɪ hˈɔːs] (IPA) 
"Knocking off high horse" is a colorful phrase that describes taking someone down a peg or two. Alternatives to this phrase include "bringing someone back down to earth," "humbling someone," or "bursting someone's bubble." Another similar phrase is "cutting someone down to size," which implies making someone realize their true place or worth. Other synonyms for this phrase include "deflating someone's ego," "taking the wind out of someone's sails," or "disabusing someone of their illusions." Regardless of the phrase used, the idea is to remind someone of reality and bring them back to a more humble state.
