How to Pronounce "learn your place"
expression
ˈɫɝn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpɫeɪs
LURN yor / LURN yur PLAYS
lˈɜːn/ /jˈɔː/ /plˈeɪs
lURN yaw playce
Definition
This expression means someone should remember their role or not try to act more important or powerful than they are. It's usually used to put someone 'in their place' or remind them of social boundaries.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɝn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpɫeɪs
British English
lˈɜːn/ /jˈɔː/ /plˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LURN yor / LURN yur PLAYS
UK
lURN yaw playce
Listen in Context
You need to learn your place and follow the rules.
Sometimes people must learn their place at work.
He told her to learn her place during the meeting.
If you keep talking back, you'll have to learn your place.