Idioms beginning with R
Meaning: to enjoy the advantages of something
Example: The person that won the lottery was riding the wave of millions of dollars. Read on
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 on
Meaning: meet someone by accident
Example: While cleaning my house, I ran across a book I'd lost. Read on
Meaning: the act of stealing
Example: I can't believe I paid that much money for that outfit. It was a rip off. Read on
Meaning: take a break or holiday to relax and regain one's vim and vigour
Example: After all of this hard work, set some time aside to recharge your batteries. Read on
Meaning: over excessive or time-consuming rules and bureaucracy that hinder progress
Example: She could have finished the project last week, but it was impossible to cut through all the red tape. Read on
Meaning: something very difficult to understand
Example: I've no idea why Kelly can't make a spreadsheet, and it's not exactly rocket science is it? Read on
Meaning: doing or about to do something illegal or wrong
Example: They caught him red-handed with his fingerprints all over the murder weapon. Read on
Meaning: emphasizing that there is no need to worry
Example: You can rest assured that the transaction will be completed by the close of business today. Read on
Meaning: respect, sympathy and well wishes for a deceased person
Example: He was a kind, caring and well-loved family man. May he rest in peace. Read on
