put someone on ice
To postpone or delay an interaction with someone.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“They decided to put the project on ice for now.”
“The manager put the new hire on ice until the budget issues were resolved.”
“After the initial negotiations stalled, the board chose to put the merger on ice indefinitely while they assessed the market risks.”
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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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break the ice
To start to get to know people to avoid social awkwardness and formality.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026