bring someone to their knees

as if someone owns the place

Alternative form of like someone owns the place.

beat someone round the ears

To beat (a person) with blows about the head.

bless someone with

To give or bestow, as a gift from God.

bring a knife to a gunfight

To enter into a confrontation or other challenging situation without being adequately equipped or prepared.

bring a lump to someone's throat

To engender a strong emotional reaction.

bring back to life

To return someone to a state of consciousness or living after a state of unconsciousness, death or near-death.

bring down the curtain

To bring something to an end.

bring down the hammer

To treat very harshly.