reality check
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
reality distortion field
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
reap the harvest
Enjoy the benefits of one's efforts
reap the whirlwind
Suffer the consequences of one's own actions
rear one's head
To appear or become apparent
rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic
Make minor changes to a situation that is beyond repair
reason is the slave of passion
Emotions often control decision-making, overriding rational thought
reason with
to try to persuade someone by logical argument
rebound relationship
A new relationship started soon after a previous one ends
recipe for disaster
A situation or combination of factors likely to lead to failure or catastrophe
reckon without one's host
To plan without considering someone who will be affected
reclaim one's time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
record book
a book containing official records or best performances
Red Baron
A person who is very skilled or accomplished in a particular field
red face test
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
red flag
a warning signal or indicator of a potential problem
red ink
Financial loss or deficit
red light
a signal to stop or warning of danger
red meat
A provocative issue that triggers strong emotions or reactions
red rider
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
red sky at night, shepherd's delight; red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning
A red sky indicates fair weather at night but bad weather in the morning
redeem oneself
To regain respect or make up for a mistake
rediscover fire
to reinvent something that already exists
reduce someone to tears
To cause someone to cry
reel in
to successfully attract or persuade someone
reel off
Recite or list something quickly and easily
reflect upon
Think carefully about something
refresh someone's memory
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
refrigerator mom
A mother who is emotionally distant or unresponsive
refrigerator mother
A mother who is emotionally distant or unresponsive
reheat someone's nachos
to revive or rekindle a past romantic relationship
reign supreme
To be the most powerful or dominant
reinvent the wheel
To recreate something that already exists
release the kraken
To unleash a powerful or destructive force
remain to be seen
Still unknown or uncertain
rend one's garments
Express extreme grief or anguish
render unto Caesar
Give to the government what is owed to it
rent out
To lease or let someone use something in exchange for payment
rent-lowering gunshot
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
reopen old wounds
To remind someone of a past hurt or trauma
repetition is the mother of learning
Repeating something helps to learn it
reset the dial
To start something over from the beginning
respect is not given, it is earned
One must prove themselves worthy to receive respect
rest assured
be completely confident or certain
rest easy
Feel relieved or reassured
rest his soul
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
rest on one's laurels
To be satisfied with one's achievements and stop trying to improve
rest one's soul
to rest or relax after a difficult or stressful period
result in
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
retrace one's steps
To go back over something to find a mistake or understand what happened
return the favor
to repay or reward someone for their help or kindness
return to form
To regain one's usual level of performance or quality
return to one's muttons
to return to a previous subject or activity
returns to scale
Becomes proportional or normal again
rev up
to increase energy or excitement
revenge is a dish best served cold
It's more satisfying to take revenge after a long time has passed
revenge is sweet
Getting revenge can be very satisfying
reverse course
To change or abandon a decision or direction
reverse Midas touch
Ability to make things worse or lose value
revolve around
To focus or center on something
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