to cut someone down to size
V
Informal
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English Definitions
size
N
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
size
N
the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing)
size
N
any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics
size
N
the actual state of affairs
size
V
cover or stiffen or glaze a porous material with size or sizing (a glutinous substance)
size
V
sort according to size
size
V
make to a size; bring to a suitable size
size
(used in combination) sized
N
the tendency to perceive the veridical size of a familiar object despite differences in their distance (and consequent differences in the size of the pattern projected on the retina of the eye)
N
the actual state of affairs
N
a mechanical measuring stick used by shoe fitters to measure the length and width of your foot
size up
V
to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
sizeable
large in amount or extent or degree
N
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
sized
having a specified size
sized
having the surface treated or coated with sizing
English Definitions from WordNet 3.0
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