reduce someone to tears

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.

blood, sweat and tears

A person's determination and hard work.

bring someone to their knees

To defeat and make submit to orders.

burst into tears

To suddenly start crying or sobbing.

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.