Como Pronunciar "keep one in your place"

expression

KEEP-wun-IN-yer-PLAYS

KEEP-won-IN-yaw-PLAYS

Definição

To remind someone of their role or status, usually because they acted arrogantly or out of line. It means to make someone behave appropriately and not overstep their boundaries.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈkip/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpɫeɪs

Inglês Britânico

kˈiːp/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /plˈeɪs

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

KEEP-wun-IN-yer-PLAYS

KEEP-won-IN-yaw-PLAYS

Ouça em Contexto

The teacher had to keep Tom in his place when he interrupted the class.

She tried to act like the boss, but her coworker quickly kept her in her place.

If you talk back, someone might keep you in your place.

Sometimes a little reality check will keep you in your place.