be completely di scredited; be thoroughly humbled; have one’s arrogance punctured; humble sb to the dust ❍ 这帮凶神恶煞，夹起尾巴～，听见树叶响，也当是中了埋伏；……(杜鹏程《保卫延安》) 570) Tails between their legs,their spirits dragging on the ground,the cut-throats feared an ambush every time they heard the rustle of the leaves in the trees.