| Phrase/Idiom | put someone in their place |
|---|---|
| Definition | If someone causes offence or irritation by speaking or behaving in an inappropriate manner, you put them in their place by letting them know that they are not as important as they seem to believe. |
| Example | He needs to be put in his place! |
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