The unexpected merger allowed the small competitor to knock someone off their perch in the market, dethroning the long-time leader.

During the meeting, when Dan interrupted with rude comments, the supervisor put someone in their place by calmly pointing out the facts.

Her calm but firm tone was putting someone in their place without humiliating them.

When the new cafe opened, everyone and their mother showed up for the free pastries.

When the concert was announced, everybody and their dog wanted tickets.

During staff meetings, he often puts someone in their place with a calm but cutting observation.

The old journals on the shelf were both of theirs, filled with shared memories.

During the holiday rush, it's easy for the small staff to run someone off their feet trying to serve every customer.

The new manager is running someone off their feet with extra assignments this week.

They assumed their's had been lost, but it was under the couch.