know your place
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know your place — idiom
1. to behave in a way that fits your social or professional rank, usually by not sp
1.idiom
Definition
to behave in a way that fits your social or professional rank, usually by not speaking out or acting above it.
Example
The old butler always knew his place and never joined the family's conversations.
Young workers were expected to know their place and listen to senior staff.