The angry man threatened to beat him round the ears.
beat someone round the ears
idiomTo beat (a person) with blows about the head.
If you keep making such foolish mistakes, the boss will surely beat you round the ears.
The old sailor swore that if the boy touched his equipment again, he would beat him round the ears for his insolence.
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albatross round one's neck
Alternative form of albatross around one's neck.
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all ears
Listening intently; fully focused.
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all eyes and ears
Very attentive.
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are your ears burning
Asked of somebody who was not present but was the topic of discussion.
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as if someone owns the place
Alternative form of like someone owns the place.
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ask round
To enquire of several people.
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beat a dead horse
To persist or continue far beyond any purpose, interest or reason.
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beat a retreat
To leave hastily in the face of opposition.