R
Idioms beginning with "R"
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Contents of R:
[ramble on about] {v. phr.}
To chatter on idly and without a purpose.
When Ted has too much to drink, he always rambles on about the good old days.
[rank and file] {n. phr.}
Ordinary people; the regular membership of an organization; the enlisted privates in the Army.
The general usually inspects the rank and file on specific national holidays.
* /The secretary of the association sends […]
[rap one's knuckles] {v. phr.}
To scold or punish.
The principal rapped our knuckles for cheating on the test.
If you talk back to Dad, you'll get your knuckles rapped.
* /The club got its knuckles rapped by the principal for hazing new […]
[rat out] or [rat out on] {v. phr.}, {slang}
To desert; to leave at a critical time.
Joe ratted out on Sue when she was seven months pregnant.
[rat race] {n.}, {slang}
A very confusing, crowded, or disorderly rush; a confusing scramble, struggle, or way of living that does not seem to have a purpose.
The dance last night was a rat race. It was too noisy and crowded.
* /School can be a […]