cut down the tall poppy en · VERB
Meanings
- (idiomatic, informal) To belittle or undermine someone who is perceived as superior or more successful and accomplished.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cuts down the tall poppy | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| cut down the tall poppy | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| cut down the tall poppy | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| cutting down the tall poppy | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |