Significado de la palabra "put someone in their place" en español

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put someone in their place

US /pʊt ˈsʌm.wʌn ɪn ðer pleɪs/
UK /pʊt ˈsʌm.wʌn ɪn ðeə pleɪs/
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Modismo

poner a alguien en su sitio, darle una lección a alguien

to tell someone in a firm way that they are not as important as they think they are

Ejemplo:
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The new manager was getting a bit arrogant, so I had to put him in his place during the meeting.
El nuevo gerente se estaba volviendo un poco arrogante, así que tuve que ponerlo en su sitio durante la reunión.
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She tried to interrupt me, but I quickly put her in her place.
Intentó interrumpirme, pero rápidamente la puse en su sitio.