R
Idioms beginning with "R"
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Contents of R:
[rub up to] {v. phr.}
To do nice things for one; flatter a person; gain attention or rewards.
Mona has the ability to rub up to the right kinds of people, so it's no wonder she is so popular at her work.
[ruffle feathers] or [ruffle one's feathers] {v. phr.}
Insult or disturb slightly; offend.
The author ruffled some feathers by his portrait of his hometown.
[rule of thumb] {n. phr.}
A simple and practical method that has proven successful or useful in the past.
It is a very good rule of thumb to look up all unfamiliar words in a good dictionary.
[rule out] {v.}
1. To say that (something) must not be done; not allow; also: decide against.
The principal ruled out dances on school nights.
The play was ruled out by the referee.
* /Jean probably will not go to college, but she has not […]
[rule the roost] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To be leader or boss; be in charge.
Jim is very bossy; he always wants to rule the roost.
Who rules the roost in the Smith's house?
Compare: [WEAR THE TROUSERS].
[run]
See:
[BLOOD RUNS COLD],
[END RUN],
[CUT AND RUN],
[FIRST-RUN],
[HOME RUN],
[IN THE LONG RUN],
[IN THE RUNNING],
[ON THE RUN],
[OUT OF THE RUNNING],
[SECOND-RUN].
[run after] or [chase after] {v.}
1. To try to find; look for; hunt.
The Dramatic Club has to run all over town after things for setting the stage when it puts on a play.
2. {informal}
To seek the company of; chase.
* /Some boys spend a lot of […]