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We all put our pants on one leg at a time
Meaning
- A reminder that everyone is essentially equal, regardless of status or fame. It is used to humble someone who is acting arrogant.
Humbling, grounding
Used in a sentence
- Do not be intimidated by the CEO, we all put our pants on one leg at a time.
- He thinks he is a celebrity, but we all put our pants on one leg at a time.
- No need to treat the boss like royalty, we all put our pants on one leg at a time.
The backstory
This is a practical, folksy observation meant to deflate the ego of someone who thinks they are better than others.
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