put someone in their place

Verb

Meaning

(transitive, idiomatic) To remind someone of their position.

(idiomatic) To bring somebody down; to humble or rebuke.
His quips at the party aimed to put the CEO in his place.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Antonyms

solemnize belaud

Close letter words and terms

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