Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
roll with it
Meaning
to accept a situation as it comes and deal with it calmly
Example
When unexpected challenges arise, she knows how to **roll with it**.
idiom
roll with laughter
Meaning
to laugh uncontrollably
Example
The comedian made the whole audience **roll with laughter**.
idiom
roll with the punches
Meaning
to adapt to difficulties and keep going
Example
Life throws challenges, so we must **roll with the punches**.
idiom
rolling in money
Meaning
having a lot of money
Example
After his business took off, he’s been **rolling in money**.
idiom
Rome wasn’t built in a day
Meaning
Important things take time to accomplish.
Example
**Rome wasn’t built in a day**, be patient with your progress.
phrasal-verb
root for
Meaning
to support someone in a competition or difficult situation
Example
We’re all **rooting for** you to succeed in your exam.
phrasal-verb
root in
Meaning
to be based on or connected to something deeply
Example
Our customs are **rooted in** ancient beliefs.
phrasal-verb
root out
Meaning
to eliminate or get rid of something completely
Example
The government vowed to **root out** corruption at every level.
idiom
rope in
Meaning
to persuade someone to join an activity
Example
They **roped me in** to help with the charity event.
phrasal-verb
rope in for
Meaning
to persuade someone to join an activity
Example
They **roped me in for** the weekend volunteer drive.
idiom
rope off
Meaning
to block an area by using a rope or barrier
Example
Staff will **rope off** the wet floor for safety.
idiom
rough patch
Meaning
a period of difficulty or trouble
Example
Their marriage went through a **rough patch** last year.
phrasal-verb
round on
Meaning
to suddenly attack or criticize someone angrily
Example
He suddenly **rounded on** his friend for lying to him.
idiom
rub someone the wrong way
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone without intending to
Example
His attitude tends to **rub people the wrong way**.
idiom
rule of law
Meaning
the principle that everyone is subject to the law
Example
Democracy depends on the **rule of law**.
idiom
rule of thumb
Meaning
a general practical principle based on experience
Example
As a **rule of thumb**, I double-check every document.
idiom
rule out
Meaning
to decide that something is not possible
Example
We can’t **rule out** another delay yet.
phrasal-verb
rule over
Meaning
to have control or authority over a country or people
Example
The king **ruled over** the entire region for decades.
idiom
rule the roost
Meaning
to be the most powerful person in a group or family
Example
It’s clear that Mary **rules the roost** in that household.
idiom
rule with an iron fist
Meaning
to control people very strictly and harshly
Example
The dictator **ruled with an iron fist** for twenty years.
idiom
rules are made to be broken
Meaning
sometimes it's okay to ignore rules
Example
He believes **rules are made to be broken**.
idiom
run a tight ship
Meaning
to manage an organization or group efficiently and strictly
Example
The manager **runs a tight ship**, and everyone follows the rules.
phrasal-verb
run across
Meaning
to find or meet something or someone by chance
Example
I **ran across** an interesting article online.
phrasal-verb
run after
Meaning
to chase someone or something
Example
The kids **ran after** their dog in the backyard.