know one's place

動詞

To understand one's rank or status and behave accordingly; to act humbly.

日本語の意味

自分の立場や社会的地位を理解し、それにふさわしい態度で行動する / 自分の分際をわきまえ、控えめに振る舞う

In the company hierarchy, it's important to know one's place and act accordingly.

会社の序列では、自分の立場を理解してそれに応じた行動をとることが重要だ。

意味（1）

To understand one's rank or status and behave accordingly; to act humbly.

knows one's place

（ present singular third-person ）

knowing one's place

（ participle present ）

knew one's place

（ past ）

known one's place

（ participle past ）