rule the roost
Example Sentences
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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
He said the council "allowed developers to rule the roost" and that developers often build large buildings, with too few truly affordable homes.
From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025
“In effect, they rule the roost, as the saying goes.”
From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2023
And as for hospital administrators, “it’s like only they rule the roost, only they make a decision in their hospital. I’m not accepting that as a rule of law for us.”
From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2021
Nay, if riches might rule the roost, Behold what cause I have to boast!
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 by Hazlitt, William Carew
