Right off the bat
Immediately, from the beginning.I told my boss right off the bat that we did not need a new computer for the office.
Right down (someone’s) alley
To be ideally suited to someone's interests or abilities.The webpage development project was right down my alley and I was very happy to do it.
Right away
Immediately."I forgot to bring my book but I will go home and get it right away."
Ride shotgun
To travel in the front seat of a car or truck, to protect or guard something when it is being transported.I rode shotgun with the farmer as he... Read more →
Rock the boat
To upset the way things are.The woman is a very quiet worker and never likes to rock the boat.
Rob the cradle
To marry a person much younger than oneself.Everybody said that my boss was robbing the cradle when he married the young woman at our company.
Rob Peter to pay Paul
To take something from one person or thing to pay another.When the government began to take money from the education system to pay for the... Read more →
A road-hog
A driver who uses more than his share of the road.My father became angry at the road-hog who was in front of our car.
Rivet (someone’s) attention
To keep someone's attention fixed on something.The man riveted our attention as he continued to climb up the side of the tall building.
Risk one’s neck to (do something)
To risk physical harm in order to do something.I risked my neck in order to rescue the cat from the roof.