as if someone owns the place

A form of like someone owns the place — In a self-important and domineering manner; self-importantly, arrogantly.

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Meanings

adverbas if someone owns the place (not comparable)
  1. alternativederogatoryidiomaticnot comparableAlternative form of like someone owns the place.
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APA

as if someone owns the place. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/as%20if%20someone%20owns%20the%20place

MLA

“as if someone owns the place.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/as%20if%20someone%20owns%20the%20place. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “as if someone owns the place,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/as%20if%20someone%20owns%20the%20place.

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