rule the roost

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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

Ali Brigginshaw is a stalwart in the Australia team and will completely rule the roost when it comes to directing play in the middle of the park.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2022

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

I do that," he told her, "to win your good will, for I see very well that you rule the roost here—and rightly enough.

From Gudrid the Fair A Tale of the Discovery of America by Hewlett, Maurice Henry