like someone owns the place
In a self-important and domineering manner; self-importantly, arrogantly.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He walks around the office like he owns the place.”
“The new manager arrived on his first day and started changing all the rules like he owns the place.”
“Despite being a mere guest at the gala, he strutted through the ballroom and gave orders to the staff like he owns the place.”
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and the like
And other similar items; et cetera.
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as if someone owns the place
Alternative form of like someone owns the place.
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be like
To say.
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beat someone round the ears
To beat (a person) with blows about the head.
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better place
Heaven; happiness after death.
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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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built like a brick outhouse
Synonym of built like a brick shithouse.
Last updated August 10, 2026