Idioms

know where you stand

This page is about the idiom know where you stand

Meaning

If you know where you stand, you know exactly where you fit in a social or work situation, or in someone's life.

For example

  • Nobody bothered to ask Ken for his opinion, so he says he now knows where he stands in the company.

  • Shelley didn't even invite me to her party, so I know where I stand with her now.

Quick Quiz

He'll know where he stands in the company when he gets

a. his bonus

b. his salary

c. his expenses
a) his bonus b) his salary c) his expenses

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Contributor: Matt Errey