Rule the roost

verb

To be in charge or control of a situation.

In our house, it's the cats that rule the roost.
Visual representation of "rule the roost" - To be in charge or control of a situation

Often appears as...

  • she rules the roost
  • they rule the roost

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To be in charge or control of a situation.

In our house, it's the cats that rule the roost.
Visual representation of "rule the roost" - To be in charge or control of a situation

Often appears as...

  • she rules the roost
  • they rule the roost

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Authority Figure

Used when someone has the final decision-making power, often in a family or small group.

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At family reunions, my grandmother always rules the roost.
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Informal Setting

Mostly used in casual conversation, not in formal or business environments.

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During the team outing, it seemed like the interns ruled the roost.
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Light Humor

Often carries a humorous or light-hearted tone, especially when power is unexpected.

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Despite the new manager, it’s the office cat that really rules the roost.
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Authority Figure

Used when someone has the final decision-making power, often in a family or small group.

Illustration for Authority Figure
At family reunions, my grandmother always rules the roost.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Setting

Mostly used in casual conversation, not in formal or business environments.

Illustration for Informal Setting
During the team outing, it seemed like the interns ruled the roost.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Light Humor

Often carries a humorous or light-hearted tone, especially when power is unexpected.

Illustration for Light Humor
Despite the new manager, it’s the office cat that really rules the roost.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Authority Figure

Used when someone has the final decision-making power, often in a family or small group.

Illustration for Authority Figure
At family reunions, my grandmother always rules the roost.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Setting

Mostly used in casual conversation, not in formal or business environments.

Illustration for Informal Setting
During the team outing, it seemed like the interns ruled the roost.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Light Humor

Often carries a humorous or light-hearted tone, especially when power is unexpected.

Illustration for Light Humor
Despite the new manager, it’s the office cat that really rules the roost.
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