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Not your place Meaning in English

expression

ˈnɑt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpɫeɪs
NAHT yor / YUR PLAYS
nˈɒt/ /jˈɔː/ /plˈeɪs
NOT yaw PLAYS

释义

This expression means that you do not have the right or authority to do or say something in a situation. It tells someone that they should not get involved.

用法与细微差别

Mostly informal and sometimes direct or blunt. Used to set boundaries, often in discussions, arguments, or when someone is interfering. Can be softened: 'I don't think it's your place,' or more forceful: 'It's not your place to say.' Common collocations: 'not your place to judge/decide/ask.'

例句

This is not your place to comment.

basic

It's not your place to decide for them.

basic

It's not your place to judge others.

basic

I know you want to help, but it's really not your place.

natural

Honestly, it's not your place to get involved in their relationship.

natural

Hey, that's not your place—let them sort it out themselves.

natural