like someone owns the place

English

Alternative forms

• as if someone owns the place

Adverb

like someone owns the place (not comparable)

1. (idiomatic, derogatory) In a self-important and domineering manner; self-importantly, arrogantly.

   Look at you walking in like you own the place!

   • 2012, David Walliams [pseudonym; David Edward Williams], Ratburger, London: HarperCollins Children’s Books, →ISBN:

     “We both live on the same estate. You know I don’t have any cash.” Tina scoffed.
     “I bet you get pocket money. Always walking around like you own the place. Girls – grab her.” Like clockwork, the bullies circled our little heroine.