put someone on ice

as if someone owns the place

Alternative form of like someone owns the place.

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.

break the ice

To start to get to know people to avoid social awkwardness and formality.

bring someone to their knees

To defeat and make submit to orders.

call someone every name in the book

To call someone many abusive names.

call someone everything but a child of God

To call someone many abusive names.

catch someone napping

To take advantage of someone's inattention.