Meaning of the word "put someone in their place" in English
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put someone in their place
US /pʊt ˈsʌm.wʌn ɪn ðer pleɪs/
UK /pʊt ˈsʌm.wʌn ɪn ðer pleɪs/
Idiom
1.
to tell someone in a firm way that they are not as important as they think they are
Example:
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The new manager was getting a bit arrogant, so I had to put him in his place during the meeting.
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She tried to interrupt me, but I quickly put her in her place.
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