cut down to size
phrase
: to reduce from an inflated or exaggerated importance to true or suitable stature
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“Cut down to size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20down%20to%20size. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.
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