poner las cosas en su lugar

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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to put things in their place
Cuando hayas puesto las cosas en su lugar, limpia el polvo de los muebles y barre el suelo, por favor.Once you've put things in their place, dust the furniture and sweep the floor, please.
b. to put things in the right place
Es importante poner las cosas en su lugar cuando acabas de usarlas. Si no, luego no las encuentras.It's important to put things in the right place once you finish using them, otherwise you won't find them.
c. to put things back where they belong
No olviden poner las cosas en su lugar cuando acaben de jugar.Don't forget to put things back where they belong when you finish playing.
d. to put things back
No puedo poner las cosas en su lugar porque no recuerdo dónde estaban.I can't put things back because I don't remember where they were.
2.
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
(to make things clear)
a. to put things straight
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
Yo creo que deberías poner las cosas en su lugar con tu jefe, y dejarle claro que no vas a hacer horas extras sin cobrarlas.I think you should put things straight with your boss, and make it clear to him that you're not going to do overtime without getting paid.
b. to put the record straight
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
Al final tuve que poner las cosas en su lugar y decirle que dejara de meterse en mis asuntos.In the end I had to put the record straight and tell him to stop meddling in my affairs.
c. to set the record straight
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
Voy a hablar con ellos y poner las cosas en su lugar. Tiene que quedarles claro soy yo la que manda.I'm going to talk to them and set the record straight. It must be clear to them that I'm the one in charge.
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