In his new office, he feels like the king of all he surveys.
king of all one surveys
idiomPossessing governing authority over a range of territory; having decisive control or oversight over all major matters within one's ambit of influence; having a satisfying position of respected leadership or comfortable prestige.
After years of hard work, she finally manages her own company and feels like the queen of all she surveys.
Standing upon the balcony of his ancestral estate, the old man gazed across the valley, content in his role as the king of all he surveys.
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as best one can
In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.
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as far as one knows
To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.
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back to square one
Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.
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beat as one
To share the same feelings.
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become one flesh
To join together in marriage; to develop a unifying bond as a result of marrying.
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bite off more than one can chew
To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.
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bite the big one
To perform poorly; to fail.
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bite the hand that feeds one
To cause harm to a benefactor (especially one that one is dependent on, thus with the idea that this behaviour is self-damaging).