Synonyms of pedestal

Antonyms of pedestal

Collocations of pedestal

on a pedestal
Frequency: 80 %

She placed her partner on a pedestal, believing he could do no wrong.

put on pedestal
Frequency: 75 %

The coach was put on a pedestal by his team for leading them to victory.

fall from pedestal
Frequency: 70 %

The politician's scandal caused him to fall from his pedestal of power.

high pedestal
Frequency: 65 %

The actor was placed on a high pedestal after winning the prestigious award.

knock off pedestal
Frequency: 60 %

The rival team was determined to knock the reigning champions off their pedestal.

Idiomatic Expressions for pedestal

  • Phrase: knock someone off their pedestal
    Meaning: to cause someone to lose admiration or respect by revealing flaws or mistakes
    Usage: The scandal knocked the famous actor off his pedestal in the eyes of the public.