How to Pronounce "keep one in your place"
expression
KEEP-wun-IN-yer-PLAYS
KEEP-won-IN-yaw-PLAYS
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpɫeɪs
British English
kˈiːp/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /plˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP-wun-IN-yer-PLAYS
UK
KEEP-won-IN-yaw-PLAYS
Listen in Context
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.