keep someone on ice
To keep someone uninformed and waiting for a response.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“They are keeping me on ice about the job offer.”
“The company kept the candidates on ice for weeks while they finished their final interviews.”
“Despite his repeated inquiries regarding the contract, the manager continued to keep him on ice, offering nothing but vague promises of a future update.”
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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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break the ice
To start to get to know people to avoid social awkwardness and formality.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026