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Meaning of like someone owns the place | Babel Free

Adverb CEFR C2

Definitions

In a self-important and domineering manner; self-importantly, arrogantly.

derogatory, idiomatic, not-comparable

Examples

“Look at you walking in like you own the place!”

““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.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

like there were no tomorrow like this like to like whiteheads likeably liked to