Idioms and Phrases by R
| Idiom / Phrase | Meaning | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Rank and file | common, man | If we want our country to progress in every field, we must improve the economic lot of the rank and file. |
| Red tapism | official delay | Red tapism is a bane of Indian bureaucracy. |
| Rip up old sores | to revive forgotten quarrel | Rahul and his wife can't live in peace; they are always ripping up old sores. |
| Rub one the wrong way | annoy | If you rub him the wrong way, he is bound to react. |