utrzeć nosa
//ˈu.tʂɛt͡ɕ ˈnɔ.sa//
Polishverb
Definitions
- 1.colloquialto cut down to size (to humble or humiliate, especially someone or something that is perceived as overly domineering or too proud)
Synonyms & related words
Synonyms
- dać po nosie
Etymology
Literally, “to grate apart [a] nose”.