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knock someone off their perch
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1.
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informal
figurative
To humble, displace, or dethrone someone from a position of superiority, pride, or authority.
To undermine someone's confidence or high opinion of themselves by challenging or embarrassing them.
2.
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US
informal
colloquial
To surprise or unsettle someone, causing them to lose composure or equilibrium.
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