Idioms beginning with R
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Meaning: any geographical area that is thought to be dangerous or threatening, usually as a consequence of political or military activity.
Example: The alley behind the schoolyard is effectively a "red zone," since that is where all of the bullies hang out. Read more ➺
Meaning: any document or publication, which is bound in red and serves as an official collection of rules, regulations, laws, or legal principles.
Example: any document or publication, which is bound in red and serves as an official collection of rules, regulations, laws, or legal principles. Read more ➺
Meaning: similar in meaning to "deep-rooted."
Example: His family has long been supported the monarchy; their royalist roots run deep. Read more ➺
Meaning: to make trouble.
Example: If you don't want any trouble with your boss, then stop rocking the boat. Read more ➺
Meaning: declining an offer that might be taken up later.
Example: He said he would take a rain check on visiting us today. Read more ➺
Meaning: to cause harm to one person in order to do good for another.
Example: I moved money from the college savings account to my main account so the debit would clear, robbing Peter to pay Paul. Read more ➺
Meaning: to enjoy the advantages of something
Example: The person that won the lottery was riding the wave of millions of dollars. Read more ➺
Meaning: Doing something regularly regardless of the circumstances.
Example: My brother is an early riser, but he runs at sunrise, come rain or shine. Read more ➺
Meaning: meet someone by accident
Example: While cleaning my house, I ran across a book I'd lost. Read more ➺
Meaning: the act of stealing
Example: I can't believe I paid that much money for that outfit. It was a rip off. Read more ➺
