Idioms beginning with R
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Meaning: To treat people, rules, or opinions with harsh disregard, ignoring their rights or feelings.
Example: The management rode roughshod over employee concerns to meet its targets. Read more ➺
Meaning: A sudden and dramatic change in beliefs, attitude, or behavior.
Example: After witnessing the harm his decisions caused, the experience became his road to Damascus and changed his life. Read more ➺
Meaning: Content made to deliberately provoke anger so people react, comment, or click.
Example: When the blogger wrote a headline blaming an entire group for one incident, it was clear rage bait meant to spark angry comments. Read more ➺
Meaning: Something small-time or insignificant.
Example: The investors dismissed the proposal as a rinky-dink idea that wasn't worth funding. Read more ➺
Meaning: Something of no value; worthless.
Example: He said the broken watch wasn't worth a red cent. Read more ➺
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 ➺
