put someone under
To anesthetize someone or render them unconscious through the use of narcotic substances, usually either alcohol or pharmaceutical drugs.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The doctor will put you under for the surgery.”
“The anesthesiologist explained the process before they put the patient under for the long operation.”
“Despite his intense fear of medical procedures, he eventually consented to let the surgeons put him under to repair his damaged shoulder.”
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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 August 10, 2026