How to Pronounce "put one in your place"
expression
PUT wun IN yor PLAYS
PUT won IN yaw PLACE
Definition
To remind someone of their proper status or role, often by correcting their behavior or attitude when they are acting arrogantly or disrespectfully.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpɫeɪs
British English
pʊt/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /plˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT wun IN yor PLAYS
UK
PUT won IN yaw PLACE
Listen in Context
She put him in his place when he interrupted her during the meeting.
The coach put the player in his place for not following the rules.
His mother put him in his place when he talked back.
Sometimes you have to put people in their place if they keep crossing the line.