call someone every name in the book
To call someone many abusive names.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The angry driver called the other person every name in the book.”
“After the argument started, he lost his temper and called his neighbor every name in the book.”
“The furious customer called the manager every name in the book before storming out of the store in a rage.”
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answer the call of nature
To satisfy a bodily urge to urinate or defecate.
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as if someone owns the place
Alternative form of like someone owns the place.
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bad books
Disfavor.
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balance the books
To add up all the debits and credits.
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beat someone round the ears
To beat (a person) with blows about the head.
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big name
A widely-known reputation, especially one that is favorable.
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bless someone with
To give or bestow, as a gift from God.
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blot one's copy book
To damage one's own reputation through bad behavior.
Last updated August 10, 2026