Rub (something) off rub off (something)
To remove something by rubbing, to erase something.The teacher rubbed off the writing on the whiteboard.
A rough guess
An approximate estimate or guess.I made a rough guess about how many people would come to the party.
Rough-and-tumble
To be rough, a hard fighting or arguing style that does not follow any rules or laws.It was a rough-and-tumble meeting at the city planning... Read more →
Rough-and-ready
To be rough or crude but to be ready for something.The boat was rough-and-ready so we decided to take it for a ride.
Rotten to the core
To be completely no good and worthless.The local government was rotten to the core and everyone was happy when they were voted out of office.
Rope (someone) into (doing something)
To persuade or pressure someone to do something.I roped my friend into helping me wash my car.
Ride roughshod over (someone or something)
To treat someone or something with disdain or scorn.The new teacher is riding roughshod over the needs of the students.
Receive (someone) with open arms
To greet someone eagerly.The citizens received the Olympic athletes with open arms.
Rear its ugly head
Something unpleasant appears or becomes obvious after being hidden.The problem of mold has reared its ugly head in our house again.
The reality of the situation
The way that a situation really is.The reality of the situation is that it is very difficult to enter that university.