expression, noun
one's social position; one's place; one's standing
Refers to one's appropriate rank, status, or limits in a social hierarchy. Often used in expressions like 身の程を知れ (know your place) or 身の程をわきまえる (be aware of one's station).
彼は身の程をわきまえずに、社長に反論した。
He argued with the president without knowing his place.
身の程を知れ！
Know your place!
Compound of 身 (one's body/self) + の (possessive particle) + 程 (extent/degree), literally 'the extent of oneself', referring to one's social standing or limits.