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Base language: EN
Letter: r
Total idioms: 9849 - currently selected: 371 (50 per page)Rickle o' banes
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rickle o' banes (plural rickles o' banes)
1. (idiomatic, chiefly Scotland) An emaciated person or animal.
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rickle o' banes (plural rickles o' banes)
1. (idiomatic, chiefly Scotland) An emaciated person or animal.
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Rid out
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rid out
1. (idiomatic, transitive) to clear out, empty
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rid out
1. (idiomatic, transitive) to clear out, empty
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Rid up
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rid up
1. (idiomatic, transitive) to empty, clear out
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rid up
1. (idiomatic, transitive) to empty, clear out
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Ridden hard and put away wet
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ridden hard and put away wet
1. (idiomatic) Mistreated; not properly cared for.
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ridden hard and put away wet
1. (idiomatic) Mistreated; not properly cared for.
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Ride coattails
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If you use your connections with someone successful in order to achieve fame or success for yourself, without any personal effort, youride their coattails.
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He rode his uncle's coattails in the hope of being elected.
If you use your connections with someone successful in order to achieve fame or success for yourself, without any personal effort, youride their coattails.
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He rode his uncle's coattails in the hope of being elected.
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Ride down
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ride down
1. (idiomatic, equestrian, transitive) to cause [a horse] to fall when riding.
2. (transitive) to catch or catch up with [someone] by chasing on horseback
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ride down
1. (idiomatic, equestrian, transitive) to cause [a horse] to fall when riding.
2. (transitive) to catch or catch up with [someone] by chasing on horseback
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Ride herd on
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ride herd on
1. (transitive, idiomatic, US) To supervise a group of people, such as workers, and/or their actions, i.e. their work.
? But Rabbit feels as though he owns it all, showing up at the showroom day after day, riding herd on the paperwork and the payroll [...]. - Rabbit Is Rich by John Updike
? As the new editor, his job is to ride herd on the staff and check on the tone of the
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ride herd on
1. (transitive, idiomatic, US) To supervise a group of people, such as workers, and/or their actions, i.e. their work.
? But Rabbit feels as though he owns it all, showing up at the showroom day after day, riding herd on the paperwork and the payroll [...]. - Rabbit Is Rich by John Updike
? As the new editor, his job is to ride herd on the staff and check on the tone of the
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Ride one's luck
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ride one’s luck
1. (idiomatic) To avoid failure only by good fortune.
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ride one’s luck
1. (idiomatic) To avoid failure only by good fortune.
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Ride out
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ride out (third-person singular simple present rides out, present participle riding out, simple past rode out, past participle ridden out)
1. (idiomatic) To tackle a difficult problem and survive.
2. (nautical) To survive in a storm (about a ship) and keep afloat
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ride out (third-person singular simple present rides out, present participle riding out, simple past rode out, past participle ridden out)
1. (idiomatic) To tackle a difficult problem and survive.
2. (nautical) To survive in a storm (about a ship) and keep afloat
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Ride roughshod over
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If you ride roughshod over something, you behave in a harsh or thoughtless manner, or you treat a situation with contempt.
ride roughshod over
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To treat roughly or without care, respect, moderation, or control; to act in a bullying manner toward; to damage.
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The government rode roughshod over all opposition to the new measures.
If you ride roughshod over something, you behave in a harsh or thoughtless manner, or you treat a situation with contempt.
ride roughshod over
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To treat roughly or without care, respect, moderation, or control; to act in a bullying manner toward; to damage.
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The government rode roughshod over all opposition to the new measures.
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Ride shotgun
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ride shotgun (third-person singular simple present rides shotgun, present participle riding shotgun, simple past rode shotgun, past participle ridden shotgun)
1. (idiomatic, slang) To ride in the front passenger seat of a vehicle, next to the driver.
? When both kids want to ride shotgun with Mom, they'll just have to take turns.
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ride shotgun (third-person singular simple present rides shotgun, present participle riding shotgun, simple past rode shotgun, past participle ridden shotgun)
1. (idiomatic, slang) To ride in the front passenger seat of a vehicle, next to the driver.
? When both kids want to ride shotgun with Mom, they'll just have to take turns.
2. (idio
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Ride someone's ass
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ride someone's ass
1. (idiomatic) to find fault with someone, to constantly criticise
? If he doesn't quit riding my ass over this dumb shit, I'm gonna punch him right in his face.
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ride someone's ass
1. (idiomatic) to find fault with someone, to constantly criticise
? If he doesn't quit riding my ass over this dumb shit, I'm gonna punch him right in his face.
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Ride tall in the saddle
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ride tall in the saddle
1. (of a person) To ride a horse in an erect, imposing manner.
2. (idiomatic, by extension) To act or conduct oneself in a manner that is imposing, impressive, resolute, or manly.
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ride tall in the saddle
1. (of a person) To ride a horse in an erect, imposing manner.
2. (idiomatic, by extension) To act or conduct oneself in a manner that is imposing, impressive, resolute, or manly.
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Ride the coattails
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ride the coattails (of)
1. (idiomatic) To succeed by virtue of association (with)
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ride the coattails (of)
1. (idiomatic) To succeed by virtue of association (with)
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Ride the pine
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ride the pine (third-person singular simple present rides the pine, present participle riding the pine, simple past and past participle rode the pine)
1. (idiomatic, sports) To sit on the bench, to not be used in a game
? Jones rode the pine much of the season.
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ride the pine (third-person singular simple present rides the pine, present participle riding the pine, simple past and past participle rode the pine)
1. (idiomatic, sports) To sit on the bench, to not be used in a game
? Jones rode the pine much of the season.
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Ride the rails
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ride the rails
1. (idiomatic) To travel by railway train, trolley, etc.
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ride the rails
1. (idiomatic) To travel by railway train, trolley, etc.
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Ride the short bus
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ride the short bus
1. (US, idiomatic, education) To participate in a special education program, such as for those with learning disabilities.
2. (US, idiomatic, pejorative) To have a need for a special education program, as because learning disabled.
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ride the short bus
1. (US, idiomatic, education) To participate in a special education program, such as for those with learning disabilities.
2. (US, idiomatic, pejorative) To have a need for a special education program, as because learning disabled.
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Ride the wave
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ride the wave
1. (idiomatic) To take advantage of a profitable period.
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ride the wave
1. (idiomatic) To take advantage of a profitable period.
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Ride with the punches
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ride with the punches
1. (intransitive, of a boxer) To deflect the force of an opponent's punches by moving the body adroitly.
2. (intransitive, idiomatic, by extension) To cope with adversity by being flexible in attitude.
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ride with the punches
1. (intransitive, of a boxer) To deflect the force of an opponent's punches by moving the body adroitly.
2. (intransitive, idiomatic, by extension) To cope with adversity by being flexible in attitude.
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Riding high
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Someone who is riding high is enjoying a period of success or popularity.
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He's been riding high since the success of his last film.
Someone who is riding high is enjoying a period of success or popularity.
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He's been riding high since the success of his last film.
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Rig out
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rig out
1. (idiomatic, transitive) to provide with equipment or gear
2. (idiomatic, transitive) To dress; to clothe, especially in an odd or fanciful manner.
3. (idiomatic, transitive) to expel the holder of an office or other position by means of rigging the election.
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rig out
1. (idiomatic, transitive) to provide with equipment or gear
2. (idiomatic, transitive) To dress; to clothe, especially in an odd or fanciful manner.
3. (idiomatic, transitive) to expel the holder of an office or other position by means of rigging the election.
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Right as a trivet
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as right as a trivet
1. (simile) in perfect state.
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as right as a trivet
1. (simile) in perfect state.
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Right as rain
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If someone is (as) right as rain, they are in excellent health or condition.
right as rain (comparative righter than rain, superlative -)
1. (simile, colloquial) Very good; healthy.
2. (simile, colloquial) Correct; factually accurate.
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I called to see my grandmother thinking she was ill, but she was right as rain.
If someone is (as) right as rain, they are in excellent health or condition.
right as rain (comparative righter than rain, superlative -)
1. (simile, colloquial) Very good; healthy.
2. (simile, colloquial) Correct; factually accurate.
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I called to see my grandmother thinking she was ill, but she was right as rain.
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Right away
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right away (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Very soon; quickly; immediately.
? This item is urgent, so please start on it right away.
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right away (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Very soon; quickly; immediately.
? This item is urgent, so please start on it right away.
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Right on
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right on
1. (US, idiomatic) An expression of enthusiasm or encouragement.
? I knew you could do it. Right on!
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right on
1. (US, idiomatic) An expression of enthusiasm or encouragement.
? I knew you could do it. Right on!
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Right to life
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right to life (uncountable)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see right, life.
2. (public policy, law, ethics) The right of a human being to the continuation of his or her life.
3. (US, public policy, law, ethics) The moral or legal entitlement of an unborn child to be born, and not have its birth prevented through an abortion or other medical procedure.
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right to life (uncountable)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see right, life.
2. (public policy, law, ethics) The right of a human being to the continuation of his or her life.
3. (US, public policy, law, ethics) The moral or legal entitlement of an unborn child to be born, and not have its birth prevented through an abortion or other medical procedure.
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Right to work
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right to work (uncountable)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see right, work.
2. (public policy, law, ethics) The human right (the right of an individual) to have gainful employment.
3. (US, public policy, law) The prohibition of union security agreements or closed shops; the prohibition of the requirement that those who take on work in a unionised shop join the union or p
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right to work (uncountable)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see right, work.
2. (public policy, law, ethics) The human right (the right of an individual) to have gainful employment.
3. (US, public policy, law) The prohibition of union security agreements or closed shops; the prohibition of the requirement that those who take on work in a unionised shop join the union or p
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Right up your alley
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If something is right up your alley, it is the sort of thing you like or have knowledge about.
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You like cooking do you? This book will be right up your alley.
If something is right up your alley, it is the sort of thing you like or have knowledge about.
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You like cooking do you? This book will be right up your alley.
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Right/wrong foot
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To get off (or start off) on the right/wrong foot means to start a relationship well or badly.
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I was looking forward to working with Anna but we seem to have started off on the wrong foot.
To get off (or start off) on the right/wrong foot means to start a relationship well or badly.
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I was looking forward to working with Anna but we seem to have started off on the wrong foot.
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Rim job
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rim job (plural rim jobs)
1. (idiomatic) An act of anilingus, involving one person licking another's anus.
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rim job (plural rim jobs)
1. (idiomatic) An act of anilingus, involving one person licking another's anus.
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Ring a bell
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If something rings a bell, it sounds familiar, but you don't remember the exact details.
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John Bentley? The name rings a bell but I don't remember him.
If something rings a bell, it sounds familiar, but you don't remember the exact details.
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John Bentley? The name rings a bell but I don't remember him.
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Ring a bell
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If something rings a bell, it sounds familiar, but you don't remember the exact details.
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John Bentley? The name rings a bell but I don't remember him.
If something rings a bell, it sounds familiar, but you don't remember the exact details.
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John Bentley? The name rings a bell but I don't remember him.
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Ring false
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ring false (third-person singular simple present rings false, present participle ringing false, simple past rang false, past participle rung false)
1. (idiomatic) To seem to be incorrect, or implausible
? His excuse about his car breaking down again rings false, to me.
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ring false (third-person singular simple present rings false, present participle ringing false, simple past rang false, past participle rung false)
1. (idiomatic) To seem to be incorrect, or implausible
? His excuse about his car breaking down again rings false, to me.
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Ring hollow
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ring hollow (third-person singular simple present rings hollow, present participle ringing hollow, simple past rang hollow, past participle rung hollow)
1. (idiomatic) To seem to be false or implausible; to be unconvincing.
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ring hollow (third-person singular simple present rings hollow, present participle ringing hollow, simple past rang hollow, past participle rung hollow)
1. (idiomatic) To seem to be false or implausible; to be unconvincing.
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Ring off the hook
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ring off the hook
1. (idiomatic) Of a telephone, to ring constantly or excessively.
? I placed the advertisement yesterday, and the phone has been ringing off the hook ever since.
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ring off the hook
1. (idiomatic) Of a telephone, to ring constantly or excessively.
? I placed the advertisement yesterday, and the phone has been ringing off the hook ever since.
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Ring one's bell
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ring one's bell
1. (idiomatic) To strike or bump one's own head with a strong blow, especially with concussive force.
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ring one's bell
1. (idiomatic) To strike or bump one's own head with a strong blow, especially with concussive force.
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Ring someone's bell
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ring someone's bell
1. (idiomatic) To physically traumatize someone with a strong blow, especially a concussive blow to the head.
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ring someone's bell
1. (idiomatic) To physically traumatize someone with a strong blow, especially a concussive blow to the head.
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Ring true
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ring true (third-person singular simple present rings true, present participle ringing true, simple past rang true, past participle rung true)
1. (idiomatic) To seem to be correct, or plausible
? His excuse about his daughter being ill again rings true, to me.
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ring true (third-person singular simple present rings true, present participle ringing true, simple past rang true, past participle rung true)
1. (idiomatic) To seem to be correct, or plausible
? His excuse about his daughter being ill again rings true, to me.
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Ring up
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ring up (third-person singular simple present rings up, present participle ringing up, simple past rang up, past participle rung up)
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To telephone, to call someone on the telephone.
2. (transitive) To enter (a payment) into a cash register, or till in a shop, or record a credit- or debit-card payment.
3. (transitive) To re
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ring up (third-person singular simple present rings up, present participle ringing up, simple past rang up, past participle rung up)
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To telephone, to call someone on the telephone.
2. (transitive) To enter (a payment) into a cash register, or till in a shop, or record a credit- or debit-card payment.
3. (transitive) To re
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Ringside seat
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ringside seat (plural ringside seats)
1. A seat in the front row of a boxing or wrestling match.
2. (idiomatic) Any vantage point providing an excellent view.
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ringside seat (plural ringside seats)
1. A seat in the front row of a boxing or wrestling match.
2. (idiomatic) Any vantage point providing an excellent view.
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Rip into
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to rip into (third-person singular simple present rips into, present participle ripping into, simple past and past participle ripped into)
1. (idiomatic) To attack or criticise.
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to rip into (third-person singular simple present rips into, present participle ripping into, simple past and past participle ripped into)
1. (idiomatic) To attack or criticise.
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Rip off
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rip off
1. To pull off by ripping
2. (idiomatic) to steal, cheat or swindle
3. (idiomatic) to copy, especially illegally
? They ripped off the whole idea from their competitors.
4. (idiomatic) to charge an exorbitant or unfair rate
? I can't believe how the car dealerships try to rip off their customers.
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rip off
1. To pull off by ripping
2. (idiomatic) to steal, cheat or swindle
3. (idiomatic) to copy, especially illegally
? They ripped off the whole idea from their competitors.
4. (idiomatic) to charge an exorbitant or unfair rate
? I can't believe how the car dealerships try to rip off their customers.
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Rip on
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rip on (third-person singular simple present rips on, present participle ripping on, simple past and past participle ripped on)
1. (idiomatic) to mock, ridicule
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rip on (third-person singular simple present rips on, present participle ripping on, simple past and past participle ripped on)
1. (idiomatic) to mock, ridicule
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Rip to shreds
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rip to shreds
1. to rip up, so that only shreds remain.
2. (idiomatic) to severely devalue, to refute.
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rip to shreds
1. to rip up, so that only shreds remain.
2. (idiomatic) to severely devalue, to refute.
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Rip up
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rip up (third-person singular simple present rips up, present participle ripping up, simple past and past participle ripped up)
1. To destroy by ripping.
2. (idiomatic) To move quickly or violently
? rip up the dancefloor.
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rip up (third-person singular simple present rips up, present participle ripping up, simple past and past participle ripped up)
1. To destroy by ripping.
2. (idiomatic) To move quickly or violently
? rip up the dancefloor.
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Rip-off
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To say that something is a rip-off means that it costs much more than it should.
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$10 for an orange juice? That's a rip-off!
To say that something is a rip-off means that it costs much more than it should.
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$10 for an orange juice? That's a rip-off!
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Rip-off merchant
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rip-off merchant (plural rip-off merchants)
1. (idiomatic) one who charges excessively high prices for a product.
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rip-off merchant (plural rip-off merchants)
1. (idiomatic) one who charges excessively high prices for a product.
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Rip-snorting mad
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rip-snorting mad (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) extremely angry
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rip-snorting mad (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) extremely angry
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Ripen up
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ripen up
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) to ripen; become ripe
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ripen up
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) to ripen; become ripe
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Ripple effect
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When an action has an effect on something, which in turn effects something else, it is said to have a ripple effect.
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An increase in the price of oil will have a ripple effect on the economy as a whole.
When an action has an effect on something, which in turn effects something else, it is said to have a ripple effect.
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An increase in the price of oil will have a ripple effect on the economy as a whole.
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