have someone by the balls
idiomTo exercise total control over someone; to be in a position to threaten or extort someone.
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as if someone owns the place
Alternative form of like someone owns the place.
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balls of steel
Courage, audacity.
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balls to the wall
With maximum effort or commitment.
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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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bust one's balls
To work very hard; to put in a lot of effort.
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call someone every name in the book
To call someone many abusive names.