How to Pronounce "know your place"
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpɫeɪs
NOH yor PLACE or NOH yer PLACE
nˈəʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /plˈeɪs
NOH yaw PLACE
Definition
To accept your position or role, especially in a group or society, and not act above it. Often used to remind someone not to overstep their boundaries.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpɫeɪs
British English
nˈəʊ/ /jˈɔː/ /plˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOH yor PLACE or NOH yer PLACE
UK
NOH yaw PLACE
Listen in Context
You should know your place when talking to your boss.
Some people need to know their place in this company.
Children should know their place and respect their elders.
He was told to know his place after arguing with the manager.