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
Her uncle was coming to visit her, and it flashed upon her that HE might try to interfere with her and seek to "rule the roost" as of old.
From Queen Victoria by Strachey, Giles Lytton
