身みの程ほど

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).

• 彼かれは身みの程ほどをわきまえずに、社しゃ長ちょうに反はん論ろんした。

  He argued with the president without knowing his place.

• 身みの程ほどを知しれ！

  Know your place!