room for doubt
possibility that something is not true
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
root around
search thoroughly and energetically
root cause
The underlying reason for a problem
rooting interest
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
rope of sand
Something that is weak or ineffective
rose garden
A pleasant or peaceful situation
rose-colored glasses
Having an overly optimistic view of something
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
Two minor or expendable characters
rot in hell
To suffer greatly or be severely punished
rotten apple
A bad person that spoils or corrupts others
rotten egg
a person who spoils or ruins things for others
rough and ready
Lacking refinement, but effective or serviceable
rough and tough
Strong and resilient
rough and tumble
Physically or emotionally demanding and competitive
rough around the edges
Lacking refinement or polish, but still likable
rough justice
Justice that is harsh or unfair, but still serves to punish the guilty
rough out
to create a preliminary or approximate version
rough patch
A difficult period in a relationship or situation
rough sledding
a difficult or challenging situation
rough sleeper
A person who sleeps outdoors, typically because they are homeless
rough trot
a difficult or unpleasant situation
roughen up
to treat someone roughly or violently
round of applause
Prolonged clapping to show appreciation or approval
round the bend
to become or go completely crazy
round the clock
continuously or constantly, 24 hours a day
round up
to gather or collect people or things
roving eye
A tendency to be attracted to multiple people, often in a flirtatious manner
row back
to retract or reverse a previously stated position
row in the same boat
Share a common problem or situation
row of pins
A number of people or things that are similar or alike
royal bumps
a gesture of good luck
rub down
to massage or rub someone's muscles
rub elbows
To associate or socialize with someone, often in a professional setting.
rub in
to emphasize or remind someone of a fault or mistake
rub it in
to emphasize someone's mistake or weakness
rub off
to transfer or pass on a quality or habit
rub off on
to influence or affect someone's behavior or attitude
rub one's hands together
Express excitement or anticipation, often in a scheming way
rub salt in someone's wounds
to make someone's pain or sadness worse
rub salt in the wound
to make a painful situation worse
rub shoulders
To interact or associate with someone, often in a social or professional setting.
rub someone the wrong way
to annoy or irritate someone
rub the fear of God into
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
rub up the wrong way
to annoy or irritate someone
rubber hose
a person who can be persuaded to do something
rubber johnny
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
rubber room
A place for insane or unstable people
ruby slippers
something that provides a solution or escape
ruck up
to prepare oneself mentally or physically for a challenging task
rue the day
to regret or wish something had not happened
ruffle someone's feathers
To annoy or upset someone
rule in
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
rule of thumb
A rough and approximate guide or method
rule OK
to be acceptable or satisfactory
rule out
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
rule the day
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
rule the roost
Be in charge or have control over a situation
rule the school
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
rules and regulations
Official guidelines and standards that must be followed
rules for thee, not for me
One applies rules to others but not to oneself
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