to put somebody in one's place

Definice a význam slova „ put somebody in one's place“ v angličtině

to put somebody in one's place
01

to make someone feel less important or influential by showing that their claims are not true

to [put] {sb} in {one's} place definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal
example
Příklady
When the new employee challenged the manager's decision, the manager put them in their place by explaining company policies.
The teacher put the unruly student in his place by sending him to the principal's office.
to put oneself in one's place
to put oneself in one's place
01

to try to imagine how one would feel or act if one was in the same situation as someone else

example
Příklady
I've tried putting myself in your place and I still feel the same.
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