do something as if you own the place

do something as if you own the place
do something as if you own the place phrase
to behave in an annoying way that shows that you think you can do whatever you want

The new president’s friends have been strutting around town as if they owned the place.

Thesaurus: to think you are importantsynonym
Main entry: own

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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