Idioms beginning with R

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reheating nachos

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 ➺


rock bottom

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 ➺


rise and grind

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 ➺


rain on someone’s parade

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 ➺


rule the roost

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 ➺


rest in power

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 ➺


ringing off the hook

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 ➺


rolling in dough

Meaning: having a large amount of money; being very wealthy.

Example: Ever since he sold his startup, he's been rolling in dough. Read more ➺


rub off

Meaning: refers to the transfer or influence of qualities, behaviors, or characteristics from one person to another.

Example: The instructor patiently explained the technique, ensuring that the knowledge would rub off on the students. Read more ➺


rainbow baby

Meaning: a baby that was born after a previous pregnancy loss.

Example: Finally, Noah was their rainbow baby after several miscarriages. Read more ➺


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