idioms using “place”

Fall into place

Suddenly make sense

“The movie plot was quite confusing until the last 15 minutes, when everything fell into place.”

Place (someone)

To remember or recognize who someone is

“He looked familiar but I couldn’t place him until he reminded me that we’d met at Sakurai-san’s party.”

Put someone in their place

To show someone they are less clever or important than they think they are

“Kaminaga-san was arrogant so everyone was glad when Negishi-san put him in his place.”

Go places

To show talent or ability (or other signs of future success)

“Keep an eye on Kitamura-san. She is going places.”

In high places

In powerful or influential positions in organizations, society, or government

“Inabata-san has a bright future; she has talent, ambition, and friends in high places.”