词汇 "put someone in their place" 在中文的含义

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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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成语

1.

让某人认清自己的位置, 给某人一个教训

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

示例:
The new manager was getting a bit arrogant, so I had to put him in his place during the meeting.
新经理有点傲慢,所以我不得不在会议上让他认清自己的位置
She tried to interrupt me, but I quickly put her in her place.
她试图打断我,但我很快就让她认清了自己的位置
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