The bully threatened to slap him around for no reason.
slap someone around
idiomTo be brutal towards someone, especially physically.
The gang leader warned the newcomer that they would slap him around if he did not pay his debts.
The corrupt official hired thugs to slap around anyone who dared to protest against his new policies.
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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.