Rule The Roost Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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rule the roost What does rule the roost mean?	to be the dominant figure in a family	The woman seems rather quiet but she rules the roost in her family.
rule the roost What does rule the roost mean?	to be the boss or manager somewhere but often at home (a roost is a place where birds can perch/sit)	My grandfather ruled the roost in his family.
rule the roost What does rule the roost mean?	to be the boss or manager somewhere - often at home (a roost is a place where birds can perch or sit)	My grandfather ruled the roost in his family.
rule the roost What does rule the roost mean?	to be the dominant figure in a family	The woman seems rather quiet but she rules the roost in her family.
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prick What does "prick" mean?	dumb person of little worth

tanked up What does "tanked up" mean?	drunk; intoxicated
put the blame on (someone) What does "put the blame on (someone)" mean?	to blame someone	The teacher put the blame on the young boys for breaking the school desks.
Awe inspiring What does "Awe inspiring" mean?	Something or someone that is awe inspiring amazes people in a slightly frightening but positive way.
fix (someone's) wagon What does "fix (someone's) wagon" mean?	to punish or get even with someone	I decided to fix the woman's wagon after she complained to my boss about me.
have (something) stuck in one's craw What does "have (something) stuck in one's craw" mean?	have something irritate or displease someone	The man's complaint stuck in my craw for several weeks before I forgot it.
hit (someone) right between the eyes What does "hit (someone) right between the eyes" mean?	to make a strong impression on someone, to surprise someone greatly	The news about the accident hit us right between the eyes and really shocked us.
What for? What does "What for?" mean?	Why?	A: "Come here for a minute. I need you." B: "What for?"

big gun What does "big gun" mean?	a powerful or important person.	This isn't working. It's time to bring in the big guns.
call for (someone or something) What does "call for (someone or something)" mean?	to require something, to need the services of someone	Our problems with the toilet call for a good plumber.

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Rule The Roost Idiom