put somebody in one's place

Definizione e Significato di "put somebody in one's place"

to put somebody in one's place

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

Idiom

Informal

Example

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.

put oneself in one's place

to put oneself in one's place

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

Example

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

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