put sb in their place

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难度
标签 CEFR-C2
idiom
C2

to show someone that they are not as special or important as they think

He was rather arrogant, but the other kids quickly put him in his place.

他有点傲慢,但其他孩子很快让他知道自己并不重要。

translation

idiom. 教训