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Read Between the LinesTo discern the reality, or the hidden truth from something such as a fact or documentRate it:

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read outTo read something and say the words to inform other people.Rate it:

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read to filth (or) read for filthBasically to scold, or to get called out on something; to reprimand, to degrade, to cuss out, to correct, to set them straight, to tell them what's what & who's who.Rate it:

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ready upto prepare for use, to get readyRate it:

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ready, set, goon your mark, get set, goRate it:

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Real McCoyGenuine or the original articles and not the fake ones; something original or best in qualityRate it:

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reality checkA check or review to make sure something is consistent, reasonable, etc.Rate it:

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rearrange the deck chairs on the titanicTo do something pointless or insignificant that will soon be overtaken by events, or that contributes nothing to the solution of a current problem.Rate it:

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reckon without one's hostTo reckon without or not reckon with something or somebody, misjudge, miscalculate, ignore, not take into account.Rate it:

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red face testA hypothetical test of a person's embarrassment, that is either passed or failed. Saying one passes the red face test means one would not blush and thus would not be embarrassed by disclosing something to others or doing something, and saying one fails the red face test means a situation would cause them discernible embarrassment.Rate it:

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red flagA cue, warning, or alert; a sign or signal that something is wrong.Rate it:

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Red HerringSomething that can be extremely misleading and can cause the attention of an individual to be diverted to something else from the main issue/subjectRate it:

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reflect onTo think carefully about something, and give it due consideration.Rate it:

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rein inTo stop or slow something, by exercising control.Rate it:

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res habet aliquid offensionisthere is something repulsive about the thing.Rate it:

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return to one's muttonsto get back to the business at hand.Rate it:

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riddle wrapped up in an enigmaSomething very mysterious and hidden.Rate it:

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ride roughshod overTo act in a bullying or inconsiderate manner; to display disregard towards someone or something.Rate it:

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ride the ... trainTo get used to something; to adapt to something; to become accustomed to something.Rate it:

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Ring a BellSomething that’s familiar, reminding or remembering something; recalling your deeper memoriesRate it:

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ring aroundTo call a number of people by phone, usually a circle of friends, to organise something.Rate it:

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ring down the curtainTo end something.Rate it:

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ring down the curtainTo mark the end of something.Rate it:

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ring roundTo call a number of people by phone, usually a circle of friends, to organise something.Rate it:

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ring up the curtainto start somethingRate it:

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rise aboveTo ignore petty or trivial issues and do what one is supposed to; to act better than someone or something inappropriate.Rate it:

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rise aboveTo prevent something unfortunate or traumatic from affecting oneself.Rate it:

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risk one's life and limbTo do something dangerous that will risk someone's existence together with his or her body facultiesRate it:

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rock the boatTo disturb the status quo or go against rules or conventions, as in an effort to get attention.Rate it:

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Rock the BoatTo destabilize something or make a situation problematic; creating disturbance or to spoil a planRate it:

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rock the houseTo jam at a concert, get down.Rate it:

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rocket scientistSomeone qualified to understand or handle that which is overly complex, detailed or confusing; a genius.Rate it:

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rocking horse shitA metaphor for something exceedingly rare or, more likely, nonexistent.Rate it:

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roll outTo launch somethingRate it:

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rome wasn't built in a dayIt takes a long time to create something complicated or impressive.Rate it:

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root aboutTo rummage; to look for something in a somewhat aimless fashion.Rate it:

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rope inTo cause to become involved in something they are reluctant to do; to draw into something.Rate it:

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rose-colored glassesAn optimistic perception of something; a positive opinion; seeing something in a positive way, often thinking of it as better than it actually is.Rate it:

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Rose-Colored GlassesLooking life in a positive manner; seeming something in a desirable and better way; expectations and hopefulness about something Rate it:

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Rotten Apple Spoils the BarrelSomething bad spoils everything or someone bad can spoil othersRate it:

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roughen upto make something rough or rougherRate it:

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round offTo complete or finish something.Rate it:

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row backTo slightly change a previous opinion about something, or what was said.Rate it:

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RSNReal soon now; describing something that will be available in the near future, but often skeptically. Frequently used to mean "Whenever", "Soon, possibly never" or "don't hold your breath".Rate it:

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rub up againstTo touch something with one's body.Rate it:

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rule inTo consider (something) as a possible option among others.Rate it:

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rule outTo make something impossible.Rate it:

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run counterTo defy or oppose something, especially an expectation, custom, or social standard.Rate it:

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run downTo find something or someone after searching for a long time.Rate it:

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run lowTo near the end of a supply of something; to be nearly running out.Rate it:

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