The thief caught the guard napping and stole the bag.
catch someone napping
idiomTo take advantage of someone's inattention.
The rival company launched their product early, catching our marketing team napping during the holiday break.
The sudden shift in market trends caught the unprepared investors napping, leading to significant financial losses before they could adjust their strategy.
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as if someone owns the place
Alternative form of like someone owns the place.
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beat someone round the ears
To beat (a person) with blows about the head.
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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 a body
to kill, to murder
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catch a break
To experience the minimal amount of good luck or a favorable outcome.