Idioms beginning with R
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Meaning: To recover after complete destruction, failure, or loss.
Example: After the devastating fire, the small town managed to rise from the ashes by rebuilding homes and businesses. Read more ➺
Meaning: To suffer serious consequences for reckless or foolish actions.
Example: After years of corruption, the minister began to reap the whirlwind when protests erupted across the country. Read more ➺
Meaning: To control, limit, or direct something from going too far.
Example: The government needs to rein in the rising cost of living. Read more ➺
Meaning: Immediately, without delay.
Example: We knew right off the bat that the project would be a success. Read more ➺
Meaning: A minor flaw or problem that could disrupt an entire situation or relationship.
Example: A single misunderstanding became the rift in the lute that ended their partnership. Read more ➺
Meaning: Obtain or gather money, especially with difficulty or urgency.
Example: We had to raise the wind to pay for the emergency surgery. Read more ➺
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 ➺
