poner en su sitio

to put away

to put someone in their place

poner en su sitio(poh-nehr ehn soo see-tyoh)

transitive verb phrase

1. (to place in its proper position)

a. to put away

Cuando acaben de jugar, pongan los juguetes en su sitio. - Sí, mamá.

When you're done playing, put the toys away. - Yes, Mom.

b.

no direct translation

Seca las copas y ponlas en su sitio, por favor.

Dry the glasses and put them back where they belong, please.

Había limpiado el polvo a las figuritas y las estaba poniendo en su sitio cuando una se me cayó y se rompió.

I'd dusted the figurines and was putting them back in their place when I dropped one of them and it broke.

2. (to deflate someone)

a. to put someone in their place

Milagros es una engreída, alguien tendría que ponerla en su sitio.

Milagros is very conceited. Someone should put her in her place.

Mi jefe me habló muy mal, pero yo no me quedé callada y lo puse en su sitio.

My boss spoke very rudely to me, but I didn't remain silent and put him in his place.