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Meaning of cut down the tall poppy | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To belittle or undermine someone who is perceived as superior or more successful and accomplished.

idiomatic, informal

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

cut down to size cut for sign cut ice cut in cut in line cut into

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