eat someone out of house and home
idiomTo consume so much of someone's store of food that little or none is left for the owner.
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as if someone owns the place
Alternative form of like someone owns the place.
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basket house
A cafe or similar establishment where musical performances are given and the performers are then paid with money placed in a basket by members of the audience.
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beat someone round the ears
To beat (a person) with blows about the head.
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bet the house
Synonym of bet the farm.
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bite to eat
A snack or quick meal.
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bless someone with
To give or bestow, as a gift from God.
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bottom the house
To clean a house from top to bottom; to clean a house extremely thoroughly.
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bring down the house
To garner enthusiastic or wild applause or laughter.