How to Pronounce "put in their place"
expression
PUT-in thair-PLACE
put-IN thair-PLACE
Definition
To show someone that they are not as important or smart as they think, usually by correcting or humbling them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈpɫeɪs
British English
pʊt/ /ˈɪn/ /ðˈeə/ /plˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT-in thair-PLACE
UK
put-IN thair-PLACE
Listen in Context
The teacher had to put him in his place when he started shouting in class.
Sometimes a friend needs to be put in their place if they are being rude.
His sister quickly put him in his place when he made a mean comment.
He thought he could boss everyone around, but Sarah put him in his place.