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
“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
This very efficient married couple — he’s the butler, she’s the housekeeper — rule the roost downstairs at Downton.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2019
Black had for some time appeared to rule the roost, and thrust red off the table, and the Klosking lost two hundred pounds.
From A Woman-Hater by Reade, Charles
