as if someone owns the place
Alternative form of like someone owns the place.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He walks around as if he owns the place.”
“The new manager arrived on his first day and started moving furniture as if he owned the place.”
“The uninvited guest strolled into the private garden and sat on the bench as if he owned the place, ignoring the confused stares of the hosts.”
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beat someone round the ears
To beat (a person) with blows about the head.
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better place
Heaven; happiness after death.
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bless someone with
To give or bestow, as a gift from God.
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bring someone to their knees
To defeat and make submit to orders.
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call someone every name in the book
To call someone many abusive names.
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call someone everything but a child of God
To call someone many abusive names.
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catch someone napping
To take advantage of someone's inattention.
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come from a good place
To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.
Last updated August 10, 2026