Idioms beginning with R
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Meaning: Not outstanding in quality or rarity; average, ordinary.
Example: The restaurant's food was run-of-the-mill, nothing extraordinary but still decent. Read more ➺
Meaning: Indicates being fully prepared to begin an activity or journey without delay.
Example: After checking our gear and packing up the truck, we were ready to roll by sunrise. Read more ➺
Meaning: To take a risk in hopes of obtaining a reward.
Example: He decided to risk it for the biscuit by investing in the startup. Read more ➺
Meaning: Reviving past work: Refers to an artist revisiting or reviving elements of their earlier work.
Example: The director was accused of reheating nachos by remaking the classic film without adding new elements. Read more ➺
Meaning: The lowest possible point of a situation or condition, often referring to despair or hardship.
Example: After losing his job and house, John realized he had hit rock bottom. Read more ➺
Meaning: To wake up and begin working hard towards one’s goals.
Example: She lives by the principle to rise and grind every day to achieve her dreams. Read more ➺
Meaning: Disrupt or ruin someone's event or moment of happiness.
Example: I hate to rain on your parade, but the event has been canceled due to weather concerns. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be in charge or control of a group or activity.
Example: After the merger, it became clear that the new CEO would rule the roost in the restructured company. Read more ➺
Meaning: to express extreme respect and honor for a luminary who has passed away,
Example: After his tragic death, many supporters and activists gathered to say, 'Rest in power, our hero.' Read more ➺
Meaning: being overwhelmed with inquiries, demands, or requests.
Example: As soon as we announced the sale, our phones began ringing off the hook with orders. Read more ➺
