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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

To knock someone off their high horse

Home The Lexicon To knock someone off their high horse

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To knock someone off their high horse

Definition

To humble someone who is acting arrogant or self-important.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Equines

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