Under your roof
phrase
In your home or establishment.
As long as you're living under my roof, you'll follow my rules.
Often appears as...
- live under your roof
- stay under your roof
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
In your home or establishment.
As long as you're living under my roof, you'll follow my rules.
Often appears as...
- live under your roof
- stay under your roof
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Implication
Indicates someone's authority over that home, often used by parents or homeowners.
You must respect the curfew under my roof.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Respect
Reflects tradition where guests respect a host's home rules as a cultural norm.
No shoes allowed under your roof, understood.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Conveys emotional significance, implying protection or a sense of belonging.
You're always welcome under our roof, no matter what.
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Implication
Indicates someone's authority over that home, often used by parents or homeowners.
You must respect the curfew under my roof.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Respect
Reflects tradition where guests respect a host's home rules as a cultural norm.
No shoes allowed under your roof, understood.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Conveys emotional significance, implying protection or a sense of belonging.
You're always welcome under our roof, no matter what.
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Implication
Indicates someone's authority over that home, often used by parents or homeowners.
You must respect the curfew under my roof.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Respect
Reflects tradition where guests respect a host's home rules as a cultural norm.
No shoes allowed under your roof, understood.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Conveys emotional significance, implying protection or a sense of belonging.
You're always welcome under our roof, no matter what.
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