I brought some toys to keep the children amused.
keep someone amused
idiomTo give someone entertaining or distracting things to do to prevent them from becoming bored.
She told funny stories throughout the long flight to keep her younger brother amused.
The host curated a series of clever parlor games to keep his guests amused while they waited for the storm to pass.
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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 someone napping
To take advantage of someone's inattention.
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cobbler, keep to your last
One should not criticise matters outside one's field of expertise; one should mind one's business.