Meaning of the word "rule the roost" in English
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rule the roost
US /ruːl ðə ruːst/
UK /ruːl ðə ruːst/
Idiom
1.
to be in charge, to be the dominant person or group in a situation
Example:
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In their household, it's clear that the grandmother rules the roost.
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The new manager quickly established himself and now rules the roost in the department.
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