as if you own the place
as if (one) owns the place
In a supremely confident way. The phrase sometimes indicates that the speaker is annoyed by such confidence. Ugh, the boss's son always walks through the office as if he owns the place. I want you to walk into that interview as if you own the place—no false modesty.
See also: if, own, place
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
as if you own the place
in an overbearing or self-important manner. informalSee also: if, own, place
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- as if (one) owns the place
- as if someone owns the place
- if you would be well served, serve yourself
- a lot, not much, etc. in the way of something
- Blame Canada!
- can't stand
- can't stand (someone or something)
- can't stomach (someone)
- be on (one's) back
- be on someone's back