English Explanatory Dictionary

rule the roost

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be the controlling member(s) of a family, organization, or other group.

Pronunciation

En-au-rule the roost.ogg

Word forms

rule the roost rules the roost ruling the roost ruled the roost

Synonyms

wear the trousers

Related words

alpha call the shots
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