Ride (something) out ride out (something)
To endure something unpleasant, to survive something safely.We were able to ride out the storm by staying in a small restaurant.
Rant and rave about (someone or something)
To shout angrily and wildly about someone or something.The man was ranting and raving about the bad service at the restaurant.
Rank and file
The members of a group and not the leaders, regular soldiers and not the officers.The rank and file of the large union were happy with their new... Read more →
Ramble on about (someone or something)
To talk aimlessly and endlessly about someone or something.My friend spent the evening rambling on about his problems at work.
Raise eyebrows
To cause surprise or disapproval.It raised eyebrows when the woman appeared at the party with no invitation.
Raise Cain
To create a disturbance, to cause trouble.The boys began to raise Cain at the dance and were asked to leave.
Raise an objection to (someone or something)
To object to someone or something.My friend raised an objection to my plan to include my parents in our travel plans.
Raise a stink about (something)
To make a major issue out of something.The small business owners began to raise a stink about the new parking tax.
Raise a hand against (someone or something)
To hit or threaten to hit someone or something.If the man raises a hand against his supervisor the police will be called.
Raise a fuss
To make trouble, to cause a disturbance.The woman at the restaurant raised a fuss when her meal arrived late.