find one's place
The phrase "find one's place" can be used both literally and metaphorically to describe locating a position or establishing a role.
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Definition
B2Personal Development
(idiomatic)To discover one's role, purpose, or sense of belonging in life.
Example
- After years of exploring different careers, she finally found her place as a teacher.
- He struggled to find his place in the new city, but eventually, he built a community of friends.
B1Reading
To locate the point where one had stopped reading in a book or document.
Example
- She used a bookmark to find her place in the novel.
- After being interrupted, he quickly found his place and continued reading.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "find one's place":
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