knew where one stood

A form of know where one stands — To be aware of one's position.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of know where one stands
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APA

knew where one stood. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/knew%20where%20one%20stood

MLA

“knew where one stood.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/knew%20where%20one%20stood. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “knew where one stood,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/knew%20where%20one%20stood.

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