Cut (one's) comb In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "cut (one's) comb", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Christina Quynh calendar 2021-06-25 04:06

Meaning of Cut (one's) comb

Cut (one's) comb American British phrase

American British phrase

To humble someone who is acting arrogantly

She is too pompous when we work together. She’d better cut her comb.

Insisting that he’s never been in better shape despite bearing some minor scars from his training camp. Nurmagomedov told ESPN: “I’m going to cut his comb, teach him, sometimes slap him, make him tired. When he’s tired he always gives up. (journeyinlife.net)

My father told me: “Son, never rest on your laurels and cut your comb when you win someone.”

Other phrases about:

(to be) too big for your britches

Acting and behaving like you are of great importance, but actually, you aren't

be brought low
to become poor, humble or less powerful and influential 
beneath (one's) dignity

If something is beneath someone’s dignity, they feel that they are too important to do it.

bring (one) low

To make one become realistic, especially for one often makes a boast

cutting one's comb

To humble an arrogant person.

Grammar and Usage of Cut (one's) comb

Verb Forms

  • cuts (one's) comb
  • have/had cut (one's) comb

The verb "cut" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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