Be put in (one's) place In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be put in (one's) place", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jenne Phuong

2021-07-11 11:07

Meaning of Be put in (one's) place

Synonyms:

be cut down to size , be brought down a beg or two

Be put in (one's) place phrase

The noun "place" here denotes one's rank or position.

If someone "is put in his/her place", he/she is brought down a notch, his/her ego or pride is reduced or damaged by someone else.

It's about time Alice was put in her place. Her snotty arrogance is unbearable.

A: "Look at Smith. He really thinks he is the best employee in our company" B: "I agree with you. He does like to talk about himself and his accomplishment" A: "Smith really needs to be put in his place, I suppose"

She should be put in her place because of her arrogant attitude.

Grammar and Usage of Be put in (one's) place

Verb Forms

was put in (one's) place
were put in (one's) place
is be put in (one's) place
are be put in (one's) place

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Be put in (one's) place

The expression dates from the mid-1900s.

The Origin Cited: dictionary.com .