What Does "have you forgotten your place" Mean?
Learn what "have you forgotten your place" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Don't you dare speak to me in that tone. Have you forgotten your place?
This is a rude, domineering way to say someone is acting above their status or role.
From The Dumb Billionaire Heiress In Love Part Ii, Episode 21
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone asks whether the other person has forgotten their place.
Usage Scenario
Use it only in an argument, power-dynamic scene, or historical/dramatic context. It sounds insulting and controlling in modern English.
Better ways to say it
Have you forgotten your place?
Did you forget your place?
Know your place.
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