"put in their place" 怎么发音
expression
PUT-in thair-PLACE
put-IN thair-PLACE
释义
To show someone that they are not as important or smart as they think, usually by correcting or humbling them.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈpɫeɪs
英式英语
pʊt/ /ˈɪn/ /ðˈeə/ /plˈeɪs
简化发音
美式
PUT-in thair-PLACE
英式
put-IN thair-PLACE
语境中听
The teacher had to put him in his place when he started shouting in class.
Sometimes a friend needs to be put in their place if they are being rude.
His sister quickly put him in his place when he made a mean comment.
He thought he could boss everyone around, but Sarah put him in his place.