English / idiom
Put in Their Place
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To humiliate or sternly reprimand arrogant individuals, reminding them of their true status or limitations
In context
01
The boastful newcomer was promptly put in his place when the veteran programmer pointed out flawed assumptions in his code.
02
It is essential to stay professional, but bullies who demean support staff need to be firmly put in their place.
Synonyms
humbled,taken down a peg,reprimanded
Antonyms
flattered,exalted,encouraged in arrogance
Collocations
firmly put in their place,needed to be put in their place,quickly put in their place