"rule the roost" 怎么发音
expression
ROOL thuh ROOST
rool the ROOST
释义
To be the person in control or with the most authority in a group or place, often at home or in a small organization.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɹuɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹust
英式英语
ɹˈuːl/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈuːst
简化发音
美式
ROOL thuh ROOST
英式
rool the ROOST
语境中听
She rules the roost at home.
Who really rules the roost in this office?
The oldest child likes to rule the roost over his siblings.
Ever since he got a promotion, he really rules the roost around here.