| 释义 |
as if you own the place as if (one) owns the placeIn 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, placeas if you own the place in an overbearing or self-important manner. informalSee also: if, own, place |