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General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

2741 idioms in this category

row in the same boat

To be in the same situation or share the same problems as someone else.

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rub salt in the wound

To make a bad situation worse by reminding someone of their pain or failure.

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rub someone the wrong way

To irritate or annoy someone.

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rub the fear of God into

To instill fear or a sense of seriousness in someone, often through strict discipline.

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rub up the wrong way

To irritate or annoy someone, similar to 'rub someone the wrong way.'

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rue the day

To regret a decision or action, often wishing it had never happened.

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rule of thumb

A general principle or guideline based on experience rather than a strict rule.

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rule out

to dismiss or exclude something as an option

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rule the roost

To be in control of a situation or to be the leader.

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run around like a chicken with its head cut off

To act in a frantic or chaotic manner, often due to panic.

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run for the hills

To flee or escape quickly from a dangerous or undesirable situation.

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run hot and cold

to fluctuate between two extremes, especially in feelings or opinions

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