Significado de la palabra "put someone in their place" en español

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put someone in their place

US /pʊt ˈsʌm.wʌn ɪn ðer pleɪs/
UK /pʊt ˈsʌm.wʌn ɪn ðer pleɪs/
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Modismo

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poner a alguien en su sitio, darle una lección a alguien

to tell someone in a firm way that they are not as important as they think they are

Ejemplo:
The new manager was getting a bit arrogant, so I had to put him in his place during the meeting.
El nuevo gerente se estaba volviendo un poco arrogante, así que tuve que ponerlo en su sitio durante la reunión.
She tried to interrupt me, but I quickly put her in her place.
Intentó interrumpirme, pero rápidamente la puse en su sitio.
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