put sbin his placecriticize sb. for impolite boldness; deflate 使（某人）不敢越轨；使（某人）守本分 * She was a teacher who could put an impolitely bold boy in his place with just a glance. 她是个瞪一眼就能叫无礼的男生听话的老师。 * If he dares to be impudent with me again, I'll put him in his place. 要是他再敢对我无礼，我就要对他不客气了。 |