put someone in their place
US /pʊt ˈsʌm.wʌn ɪn ðer pleɪs/
UK /pʊt ˈsʌm.wʌn ɪn ðer pleɪs/
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讓某人認清自己的位置, 給某人一個教訓
to tell someone in a firm way that they are not as important as they think they are
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The new manager was getting a bit arrogant, so I had to put him in his place during the meeting.
新經理有點傲慢，所以我不得不在會議上讓他認清自己的位置。
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She tried to interrupt me, but I quickly put her in her place.
她試圖打斷我，但我很快就讓她認清了自己的位置。