“a peg”

The following 2 entries include the term a peg.

a peg to hang (something) on

noun phrase

: something (such as a fact or issue) that is used as support or a reason for something said or done

take/knock/bring someone down a peg

idiom

: to make (someone) feel less important or proud


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