klein krijgen
Dutch
Etymology
Literally, “to get someone small”. Compare German kleinkriegen.
Verb
- (transitive) to overcome, to subdue; to break
- niet klein te krijgen ― indomitable
- iemand klein krijgen ― to bring someone to their knees
Inflection
Conjugation of klein krijgen: see krijgen.
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