Put Someone In His Place Definition
verb
To put someone in his place is to say or do something that lets another person know he is not as special, powerful or important as he thinks he is.
An example of put someone in his place is when a teacher tells the supposed class clown that she really isn't as funny as she thinks and that she better sit down and be quiet.
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