take the starch out of (someone)
сбить спесь с кого-либо, осадить
Пример использования идиомы take the starch out of (someone):
I think Alice is too highbrow and arrogant; I wish someone would take the starch out of her.
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Другие идиомы:
- take (someone or somewhere) by storm
- take a nap
- take a hard line (with someone)
- take hold of (someone or something)
- take a shine to (someone)
- take umbrage at (something)
- take off after (someone or something)
- take the wind out of one's sails
- take the rap for (someone or something)
- take the bitter with the sweet
- take (someone) for a ride
- take a whack at (something)
- take up (time)
- take up (space or room)
- take (someone) at his or her word