Idiom of the day :- Put someone in their place

Idiom of the day :- Put someone in their place

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

George made the mistake of criticizing his boss. His boss responded by putting him in his place. When we put someone in their place we punish them, often by telling them in an angry way that their thoughts or opinions are of little importance. ‘Having been put in his place, I doubt that George will ever criticize the boss again.’