put daylight between oneself and someone

adorn oneself with borrowed plumes

To claim the honor of another for oneself.

apply oneself

Synonym of strive: to work hard, to complete an activity with good effort and focus.

as if someone owns the place

Alternative form of like someone owns the place.

be oneself

To behave or act naturally, without regard to how this behavior is perceived by others.

bear oneself

To behave and conduct oneself in a particular manner.

beat someone round the ears

To beat (a person) with blows about the head.

bless someone with

To give or bestow, as a gift from God.

box oneself into a corner

To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.