to put somebody in one's place
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to make someone feel less important or influential by showing that their claims are not true
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Idiom
Informal
例
When the new employee challenged the manager's decision, the manager put them in their place by explaining company policies.
to put oneself in one's place
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to try to imagine how one would feel or act if one was in the same situation as someone else
例
I've tried putting myself in your place and I still feel the same.
