"keep one in your place" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 让某人自知分寸
• 让某人摆正位置

Definition

在某人表现傲慢或越界时，提醒他自己的角色或地位。意思是让某人守规矩，不要逾越本分。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多指在别人傲慢或无礼时用。语气可能较重，需注意场合。与“让某人知道厉害”类似，是比喻用法。

Examples

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

老师不得不**让汤姆自知分寸**，因为他打断了课堂。

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

她试图像老板一样行事，但同事很快就**让她摆正了位置**。

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

如果你顶嘴，可能有人会**让你摆正位置**。

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

有时候一点现实提醒能**让你自知分寸**。

He was so full of himself until the coach kept him in his place.

他很自大，直到教练**让他自知分寸**。

Online arguments can get heated, but sometimes a clever comment keeps people in their place.

网络争论可能很激烈，但有时一句机智的话能够**让大家摆正位置**。