show someone a thing or two
An expression used to indicate that one intends to impress others with something.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“My grandfather can show me a thing or two about gardening.”
“The new intern was arrogant, so the manager decided to show him a thing or two about hard work.”
“After years of mastering the craft, the veteran artisan was finally ready to show his apprentices a thing or two about precision and patience.”
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as if someone owns the place
Alternative form of like someone owns the place.
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be a thing
To exist, or to be available, widespread, possible, or a common practice.
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beast with two backs
Two people united in sexual intercourse in the missionary position.
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beat someone round the ears
To beat (a person) with blows about the head.
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best thing since sliced bread
Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.
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best thing since sliced pan
Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.
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bless someone with
To give or bestow, as a gift from God.
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bright young thing
One who is youthful, clever, eager, and high-spirited in manner and attractive in appearance.
Last updated August 10, 2026