known one's place

A form of know one's place — To understand one's rank or status and behave accordingly; to act humbly.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastpast participle of know one's place
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APA

known one's place. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/known%20one's%20place

MLA

“known one's place.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/known%20one's%20place. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “known one's place,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/known%20one's%20place.

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