| 词汇 | know one's place |
| 释义 | Idiom know one's place Theme: STATUS to know the behavior appropriate to one's position or status in life.I know my place. I won't speak unless spoken to.People around here are expected to know their place. You have to follow all the rules. know (one's) placeTo be aware of the limit of one's role in a particular place or situation. I know my place, so I don't bother the CEO when I see him around the office. I'm just an intern, after all. know one's placeBehave suitably for one's position, rank, or status. This idiom often has the sense of "to behave humbly, not criticize ones' superiors," as in Sorry, I know my place and I can't tell you more about my supervisor's plans. [Late 1500s] Also see put one in one's place. |
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