run amok
Behave disruptively.
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Where will you be? Anywhere UK & IrelandUnited StatesOnline slangBusiness jargon
Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
run the gamut
Display the complete range of something.
run the gauntlet
Go through an intimidating experience in order to reach a goal.
run the show
Be in charge.
rabbit and pork
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
rabble rouser
A person who stirs up trouble or provokes unrest
raccoon eyes
dark circles or smudges under the eyes
race of truth
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
race out of the traps
Start something quickly and energetically
race queen
a female promotional model for racing events
race riot
a violent disturbance involving a large group of people, often due to racial tensions
rack and pinion
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
rack and ruin
To be completely destroyed or ruined
rack up
accumulate or achieve something, especially points or awards
rafter snapper
A large or intense storm
rag bagger
A person who collects rags and other discarded materials
rag the puck
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
rags to riches
From poverty to wealth
rain buckets
raining very heavily
rain death
to attack or criticize severely
rain does not fall on one roof alone
Everyone experiences problems or difficulties at some point
rain dogs and cats
raining very heavily
rain down
to fall or come down in large quantities
rain fire and brimstone
To strongly condemn or punish someone
rain hellfire
to criticize or attack severely
rain off
to be canceled due to rain
rain on someone's parade
to spoil or ruin someone's plans or event
rain or shine
regardless of the weather
rain pitchforks
to rain very heavily
rain stopped play
An event or activity has been interrupted or cancelled
rainbow baby
A baby born after a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss
rainbows and unicorns
Something overly optimistic or unrealistic
rainy day
a time of financial difficulty
raise Cain
to cause trouble or chaos
raise eyebrows
Cause surprise or suspicion
raise one's eyebrows
Express surprise or skepticism
raise one's voice
speak louder, usually in anger or emphasis
raise someone's hackles
To annoy or irritate someone
raise someone's shag
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
raise someone's spirits
Improve someone's mood or morale
raise the bar
Set a higher standard or expectation
raise the flag and see who salutes
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
raise the line
Improve the standard or quality of something
raise the roof
to celebrate or party wildly
raise the spectre
To evoke a frightening or threatening idea
raise the stakes
Increase the level of risk or potential consequences
raise to the purple
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
raised by wolves
Having been raised without social norms or civilization
rake over
to review or discuss something unpleasant again
rake over the coals
to criticize or scold someone severely
rake together
To gather or collect something, especially money, quickly and roughly
rally around
To unite in support of someone or something
rally round
To gather and support someone in a time of need
rally round the flag
To unite in support of a common cause or leader
ram something down someone's throat
Force someone to accept or do something
rank and file
Ordinary members of an organization, not leaders
rant and rave
To talk or complain loudly and angrily
ranting and raving
Talking loudly and angrily about something
rap and rend
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
rap someone's knuckles
to punish or scold someone lightly