rule the roost
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At Real Madrid the squad's biggest names tend to rule the roost and despite a good start in terms of results, cracks began to show as Alonso's approach did not suit them.
From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026
He said the council "allowed developers to rule the roost" and that developers often build large buildings, with too few truly affordable homes.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2025
The two standout ladies from “Ted Lasso” rule the roost in an absolutely loaded field.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2021
This very efficient married couple — he’s the butler, she’s the housekeeper — rule the roost downstairs at Downton.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2019
In a word, what has permitted England to rule the roost in Europe and to accumulate the frightful storm let loose in 1914?
From England, Canada and the Great War by Desjardins, Louis-Georges
