He was struggling, so I threw him a rope.
throw someone a rope
idiomTo rescue someone by providing them with help, such as material aid, financial aid, a face-saving excuse, or a clue.
When she realized her colleague was failing the project, she threw him a rope by offering to help with the data.
Recognizing that his reputation was at stake, the manager threw him a rope by publicly attributing the error to a technical glitch rather than personal incompetence.
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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.