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
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
The two standout ladies from “Ted Lasso” rule the roost in an absolutely loaded field.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2021
Now they came home to rule the roost.
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2017
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
