Definition
- C2
To show or tell someone that their importance or status is less than what they believe.
挫人面子
He tried to dominate the meeting, but the chairman quickly put him in his place by reminding him that he wasn't the decision-maker.
他試圖主導會議，但主席很快就讓他認清自己的身分，提醒他並不是決策者。
When the new intern started bossing around the senior colleagues, the manager immediately put him in his place by reminding him of his duties.
當新來的實習生開始對資深同事發號施令時，經理立即讓他認清自己的職責。
She thought she was the most experienced on the team, but she was put in her place when her mistakes were publicly corrected.
她以為自己是團隊中最有經驗的人，但當她的錯誤被公開糾正時，她立刻認清了自己的位置。