The underdog finally knocked the champion off his perch.
knock someone off their perch
idiomTo defeat or overcome someone who was in a dominant position.
After years of dominating the market, the small startup finally knocked the industry leader off its perch.
The unexpected election results served to knock the long-standing political establishment off its perch, signaling a profound shift in the public mood.
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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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cry someone a river
To weep profusely or excessively in the presence of another person.
Last updated April 17, 2026