English Explanatory Dictionary

know one's place

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To understand one's rank or status and behave accordingly; to act humbly.

Word forms

know one's place knows one's place knowing one's place knew one's place known one's place

Related words

learn one's place stay in one's lane uppity
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