rule the roost

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Maddox' mother Kiera said that the girl cousins are "definitely going to rule the roost".

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

At Real Madrid the squad's biggest names tend to rule the roost and despite a good start in terms of results, cracks began to show as Alonso's approach did not suit them.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

“In effect, they rule the roost, as the saying goes.”

From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2023

The two standout ladies from “Ted Lasso” rule the roost in an absolutely loaded field.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2021

I don't see why," M'Ginnis repeated stolidly, ignoring the interruption, "the ideas of three or four men should be allowed to rule the roost.

From The Black Opal by Prichard, Katharine Susannah