ripe old age
A very advanced age, typically characterized by good health and longevity.
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
ripen up
to become more mature or developed
rise and fall
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
rise and shine
wake up and start the day
rise from the ashes
To recover or become successful again after a difficult situation
rise to the challenge
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
rise to the occasion
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
rise to the purple
to achieve great success or prominence
rise up
to stand up or rebel against something
rise with the lark
Wake up early in the morning
risk creep
Gradual and unintended increase in risk or exposure
risk it for the biscuit
Take a chance to achieve something desirable
rivet counter
A person who focuses on small, precise details
roach coach
A mobile food vendor, often serving simple or unappetizing food
road hog
A driver who takes up too much space on the road.
road less traveled
A path or choice that is unconventional or not often taken
road to Damascus
A moment of sudden conversion or change in belief
roar back
to return or respond strongly
roar on
to continue or increase in loudness or intensity
rob Peter to pay Paul
To take money from one source to pay another debt
rob the cradle
to marry or date someone much younger
robber baron
A wealthy and powerful person who uses unethical methods to gain wealth
rock and roll
a genre of energetic music
rock bottom
the lowest or most desperate point in a situation
rock hound
A person who collects rocks and minerals
rock on
to continue doing something with enthusiasm and energy
rock out with one's cock out
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
rocket science
Something that is very difficult or requires expert knowledge
rocket scientist
an extremely intelligent person
rocket surgery
a task that is very difficult or complex
rocking horse shit
something that is extremely rare or nonexistent
rocking-horse shit
something that does not exist
rocks and shoals
Dangerous or treacherous obstacles
rod for one's back
To create a problem for oneself in the future
rod in pickle
a person in a difficult or precarious situation
Rodgers and Hammerstein
American songwriting team
Rodgers and Hart
American songwriting team
roger that
Message received and understood
roll back the years
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
roll in the aisles
to laugh very heavily and uncontrollably
roll in wealth
To have a large amount of money or possessions
roll of the dice
an unpredictable or chance event
roll off the tongue
To be spoken easily and smoothly
roll one's eyes
To show annoyance or disdain
roll one's own
create something yourself instead of buying it
roll tape
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
roll the pitch
To make a sales pitch more appealing
roll up on
to arrive or appear unexpectedly
roll up one's sleeves
Prepare to work hard or take action
roll up the sidewalks
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
roll with it
to adapt to a situation and go along with it
rolling in it
Having a lot of money or wealth
rolling stone
A person who moves frequently and doesn't settle in one place
roma locuta est, causa finita est
A matter is settled and not open to further debate
Rome wasn't built in a day
Big projects take time to complete
Romeo and Juliet
Two people who are deeply in love despite obstacles
romp home
To win easily or by a large margin
Romulus and Remus
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
roof over one's head
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
room and board
Food and lodging provided in exchange for payment or work
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