Not your place Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈnɑt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpɫeɪs

NAHT yor / YUR PLAYS

UK

nˈɒt/ /jˈɔː/ /plˈeɪs

NOT yaw PLAYS

Definición

This expression means that you do not have the right or authority to do or say something in a situation. It tells someone that they should not get involved.

Uso & Matices

Mostly informal and sometimes direct or blunt. Used to set boundaries, often in discussions, arguments, or when someone is interfering. Can be softened: 'I don't think it's your place,' or more forceful: 'It's not your place to say.' Common collocations: 'not your place to judge/decide/ask.'

• Spanish: no es asunto tuyo - no te corresponde
• Portuguese (BR): não é da sua conta - não é seu lugar (opinar)
• Portuguese (PT): não é da tua conta - não é teu lugar (opinar)
• Chinese (Simplified): 你不该管
• Chinese (Traditional): 你不該管
• Hindi: यह तुम्हारा मामला नहीं है
• Arabic: ليس من شأنك
• Bengali: তোমার অধিকার নয় - তোমার কাজ নয়
• Russian: не твоё дело - не твоя компетенция
• Japanese: あなたの立場ではない - あなたの出る幕ではない
• Vietnamese: không phải việc của bạn - bạn không có quyền
• Korean: 네가 상관할 일이 아니야 - 네가 할 말이 아니야
• Turkish: senin işin değil - sana düşmez
• Urdu: تمہارا حق نہیں - تمہارا اختیار نہیں
• Indonesian: bukan urusanmu - bukan tempatmu

Oraciones de Ejemplo

This is not your place to comment.

basic

It's not your place to decide for them.

basic

It's not your place to judge others.

basic

I know you want to help, but it's really not your place.

natural

Honestly, it's not your place to get involved in their relationship.

natural

Hey, that's not your place—let them sort it out themselves.

natural