Trim down to size

"Trim down to size" in a Sentence (3 examples)

If parents try to trim a 7-year-old egoist down to size with sarcastic quips or disparaging comments, they only add to his sense of inferiority and thereby agitate his continued construction of a defensive front.

I seen him trim Ollie Burdette down to size and run him out of town.

Someone may have wanted to trim a local dandy down to size.

Next best steps

Mini challenge

Want a quick game? Try Word Finder.