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rule the roost

Idiom Power

Meaning

to be the most powerful person in a group or family

Example Sentences

"It’s clear that Mary rules the roost in that household."

Related Expressions

pick a fight

to start an argument intentionally

set the stage

to prepare everything for something to happen

come a long way

to make a lot of progress or improvement

lose one's temper

to become very angry

to screw up

to make a serious mistake or spoil something

follow suit

to do the same thing as someone else, especially online