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Revel in the Realm of 'R' Idioms

Welcome to our English lesson on idioms beginning with the letter 'R'. Idioms are an integral part of the language, offering unique and colourful ways to express thoughts and feelings. In this lesson, we'll explore various 'R' idioms, their meanings, and how to use them in sentences.

Introduction to 'R' Idioms and Their Usage

1. Rain Cats and Dogs

   • "It was raining cats and dogs, so we had to cancel our picnic."

2. Rain or Shine

   • "He promised to support her, rain or shine."

3. Raincheck

   • "I can't make it tonight, but can I take a raincheck?"

4. Rainy Day

   • "I'm saving some money for a rainy day."

5. Rank and File

   • "The rank and file of the company were not happy with the decision."

6. Read Someone's Mind

   • "You read my mind! I was just thinking about pizza."

7. Read Something Up

   • "She decided to read up on the company before her interview."

8. Reckon On Something

   • "We reckon on your support for the upcoming campaign."

9. Red Meat

   • "Doctors advise eating red meat in moderation."

10. Red Tape

    • "Dealing with all the red tape can be frustrating when starting a business."

11. Red-Handed

    • "The thief was caught red-handed stealing the jewels."

12. Rest Up

    • "After the surgery, he needed to rest up for a few weeks."

13. Rhyme and Reason

    • "There's no rhyme or reason to his actions."

14. Ring Off

    • "After talking for an hour, she decided to ring off."

15. Rising to the Occasion

    • "He really rose to the occasion and delivered an excellent speech."

16. Road Less Travelled

    • "She always took the road less travelled in her career choices."

17. Roll In

    • "Guests began to roll in for the party around eight o'clock."

18. Root and Branch

    • "The new manager changed the team root and branch."

19. Round the Corner

    • "Spring is just round the corner."

20. Rub Someone the Wrong Way

    • "His comments tend to rub people the wrong way."

21. Rule Someone / Something Out

    • "The police ruled him out as a suspect."

22. Run Across Someone / Something

    • "I ran across an old friend while shopping."

23. Run Away with Something

    • "Don't let your imagination run away with you."

24. Run Out

    • "Our patience is starting to run out with these delays."

25. Run Someone Down

    • "It's not nice to run someone down behind their back."

26. Run Someone In

    • "The police had to run him in for questioning."

27. Run Someone Over

    • "Be careful not to run someone over while driving in crowded areas."

28. Run Something Off

    • "Could you run off a few copies of this report?"

29. Run Through Someone

    • "In the play, the villain runs through the hero with a sword."

30. Run to Something

    • "The project costs could run to thousands of dollars."

31. Run Up Against Someone / Something

    • "We ran up against some legal issues in the new project."

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Conclusion: Refining Your Language Skills with 'R' Idioms

You've now enhanced your understanding of idioms that start with 'R', which can help you express yourself more effectively and colorfully in English. For any inquiries or further lessons, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/learningenglishfree.co.uk.