• Rack up – Accumulate or gather.

    • Example: "He racked up points in the game."

  • Rain down – Fall in large amounts, often with force.

    • Example: "The hail rained down on the town."

  • Rake in – Earn a lot of money easily.

    • Example: "They’re raking in profits this quarter."

  • Rake up – Bring up past events, often negative ones.

    • Example: "She raked up old arguments during the discussion."

  • Reach out – Attempt to communicate or offer help.

    • Example: "He reached out to his friend for advice."

  • Read up on – Research or study a topic.

    • Example: "She read up on climate change for her project."

  • Reason with – Try to persuade someone logically.

    • Example: "He tried to reason with her, but she refused."

  • Reckon on – Depend or count on something happening.

    • Example: "We reckon on good weather for the picnic."

  • Reel in – Draw in or attract someone or something.

    • Example: "The ad campaign reeled in new customers."

  • Reel off – Say something quickly and easily.

    • Example: "He reeled off facts about history effortlessly."

  • Refrain from – Hold back or avoid doing something.

    • Example: "Please refrain from making loud noises."

  • Rely on – Depend on someone or something.

    • Example: "I rely on my colleagues for support."

  • Report back – Return with information.

    • Example: "The team will report back with their findings."

  • Resign to – Accept something unpleasant.

    • Example: "He resigned himself to the fact he would miss the concert."

  • Rest on – Be based on or depend on something.

    • Example: "His success rests on years of hard work."

  • Resort to – Turn to something, often as a last option.

    • Example: "They had to resort to manual labor."

  • Result in – Lead to or cause something.

    • Example: "His carelessness resulted in an accident."

  • Ride out – Survive or endure a difficult situation.

    • Example: "They rode out the storm safely."

  • Ring up – Make a phone call.

    • Example: "She rang up her friend to catch up."

  • Rip off – Cheat or overcharge someone.

    • Example: "The souvenir shop tried to rip us off."

  • Rise up – Rebel or stand up against something.

    • Example: "The citizens rose up against the government."

  • Roll back – Reduce or reverse something, like prices.

    • Example: "They rolled back prices to last year’s levels."

  • Roll in – Arrive in large numbers.

    • Example: "Donations rolled in after the fundraiser."

  • Roll out – Launch or introduce something new.

    • Example: "The company rolled out a new product line."

  • Root for – Support or cheer for someone.

    • Example: "They rooted for their favorite team."

  • Rope in – Persuade or involve someone in something.

    • Example: "She roped in her friends to help move."

  • Rub off on – Influence someone’s behavior or character.

    • Example: "His positive attitude rubbed off on others."

  • Rule out – Exclude or eliminate as a possibility.

    • Example: "The doctor ruled out any major illness."

  • Run after – Chase or pursue someone or something.

    • Example: "The dog ran after the ball."

  • Run against – Compete or oppose someone in an election.

    • Example: "She ran against him in the mayoral race."

  • Run along – Leave or go away, often used for children.

    • Example: "Now, run along and play."

  • Run away – Leave suddenly or escape.

    • Example: "The teenager ran away from home."

  • Run by – Discuss or explain something to get feedback.

    • Example: "I need to run the plan by my boss."

  • Run down – Criticize someone or something.

    • Example: "He tends to run down his coworkers."

  • Run into – Meet someone unexpectedly.

    • Example: "I ran into an old friend at the store."

  • Run off – Leave a place suddenly.

    • Example: "The dog ran off when the gate was open."

  • Run out of – Have no more of something.

    • Example: "We ran out of milk this morning."

  • Run over – Go beyond a time limit.

    • Example: "The meeting ran over by 30 minutes."

  • Rush into – Start something too quickly, often without thinking.

    • Example: "Don’t rush into a decision without thinking."

  • Rustle up – Prepare or gather something quickly.

    • Example: "I’ll rustle up some lunch for us."

  • Roll around – Happen at a regular time.

    • Example: "When summer rolls around, I always go to the beach."

  • Reel back – Move back suddenly, often in shock.

    • Example: "She reeled back when she saw the surprise."

  • Reach across – Extend across a distance to connect or contact.

    • Example: "The organizations reached across borders to collaborate."

  • Run along with – Accompany or go along with something or someone.

    • Example: "He ran along with his friends to the park."

  • Rip up – Tear something into pieces.

    • Example: "He ripped up the old letters."

  • Roll over – Move or turn over; in finance, extend an agreement.

    • Example: "The car rolled over after hitting the curb."

  • Rough up – Treat someone roughly or violently.

    • Example: "The mobsters roughed him up for information."

  • Rub out – Erase or remove, often in a violent sense.

    • Example: "They rubbed out all traces of evidence."

  • Rack off – Leave or go away (Australian slang).

    • Example: "He told them to rack off and stop bothering him."

  • Rain off – Cancel an outdoor event due to rain.

    • Example: "The game was rained off due to a heavy downpour."

  • Read over – Review or check something by reading it.

    • Example: "I need to read over the report before submitting it."

  • Ride up – Move upward, often used for clothing.

    • Example: "Her skirt kept riding up as she walked."

  • Roll up – Arrive, often casually or in a crowd.

    • Example: "Fans rolled up hours before the concert."

  • Round up – Gather people or items together.

    • Example: "The police rounded up the suspects."

  • Run through – Review or practice something quickly.

    • Example: "Let’s run through the presentation once more."

  • Run up – Accumulate or increase rapidly, especially debts.

    • Example: "They ran up a huge bill at the restaurant."

  • Root out – Find and eliminate something completely.

    • Example: "The manager wanted to root out any fraud."

  • Rush off – Leave quickly.

    • Example: "She rushed off to catch her train."

  • Rev up – Increase the speed or intensity.

    • Example: "The driver revved up the engine."

  • Ring off – End a phone call.

    • Example: "She rang off after saying goodbye."

  • Rule over – Govern or control a place or people.

    • Example: "The king ruled over the kingdom for decades."

  • Run short of – Be low on or lack enough of something.

    • Example: "We’re running short of time."

  • Rub it in – Emphasize something to make someone feel worse.

    • Example: "You don’t have to rub it in that I lost."

  • Rack one’s brains – Think hard about something.

    • Example: "I racked my brains trying to remember the name."

  • Reach out for – Attempt to get support or help.

    • Example: "He reached out for assistance with his project."

  • Ring out – Sound loudly, often for a bell or shout.

    • Example: "The bell rang out across the field."

  • Round down – Reduce a number to a lower value.

    • Example: "The amount was rounded down to the nearest dollar."

  • Round off – Finish something in a satisfactory way.

    • Example: "He rounded off his speech with a joke."
  1. Root for – Cheer or support someone or a team.
  • Example: "I always root for the underdogs."
  1. Regard as – Consider or think of in a particular way.
  • Example: "He is regarded as an expert in his field."
  1. Roll away – Move out of the way, often used for objects.
  • Example: "The ball rolled away from the players."
  1. Rub shoulders with – Associate or spend time with influential people.
  • Example: "He rubs shoulders with celebrities at the gala."
  1. Rally around – Come together to support someone.
  • Example: "The community rallied around the family in need."
  1. Rope off – Block an area with ropes for safety or organization.
  • Example: "They roped off the area for the event."
  1. Reckon with – Consider or deal with something significant.
  • Example: "He had to reckon with his past mistakes."
  1. Root about – Search thoroughly for something.
  • Example: "She rooted about in her bag for her keys."
  1. Reel back from – Withdraw from something unpleasant or surprising.
  • Example: "She reeled back from the harsh criticism."
  1. Ruminate over – Think carefully and for a long time about something.
  • Example: "He ruminated over the decision for days."
  1. Rub along – Get along with someone despite difficulties.
  • Example: "We don’t always agree, but we rub along."
  1. Revert back – Return to a previous state or condition.
  • Example: "He reverted back to his old habits."
  1. Raise up – Lift or elevate something or someone.
  • Example: "They raised up the banner for everyone to see."
  1. Rain out – Cancel an event due to rain.
  • Example: "The picnic was rained out."
  1. Render up – Give or provide something.
  • Example: "He rendered up his duties after the project was complete."
  1. Rig up – Assemble or prepare something quickly.
  • Example: "They rigged up a temporary shelter."
  1. Rattle off – Say something quickly and confidently.
  • Example: "He rattled off the names of all the presidents."
  1. Retire from – Leave a job or position, usually after reaching a certain age.
  • Example: "She plans to retire from her teaching position next year."
  1. Roll down – Move downwards, often used for something that rolls.
  • Example: "The window rolled down automatically."
  1. Rain on – Criticize or spoil someone’s happiness.
  • Example: "I didn’t want to rain on their parade."
  1. Return to – Go back to a place or condition.
  • Example: "They returned to their hometown after many years."
  1. Rush back – Return quickly to a place.
  • Example: "She rushed back to grab her phone."
  1. Rumble on – Continue for a long time, often in a boring way.
  • Example: "The lecture rumbled on for hours."
  1. Rein in – Control or limit something.
  • Example: "He needed to rein in his spending."
  1. Rattle on – Talk continuously about unimportant things.
  • Example: "She rattled on about her weekend plans."
  1. Rat out – Inform on someone, often to authorities.
  • Example: "He ratted out his accomplices."
  1. Rave about – Talk enthusiastically about something.
  • Example: "She raved about the new restaurant."
  1. Rack one's brains – Think hard about something.
  • Example: "I racked my brains to remember the answer."
  1. Return with – Come back with something.
  • Example: "He returned with good news."
  1. Reveal to – Make something known to someone.
  • Example: "He revealed the secret to his best friend."
  1. Revolve around – Focus on or center on something.
  • Example: "The story revolves around a young girl's journey."
  1. Rattle someone's cage – Annoy or upset someone. - Example: "She really knows how to rattle my cage."
  1. Read between the lines – Understand the underlying meaning or implications.
  • Example: "You need to read between the lines to get what he really means."
  1. Reign over – Rule or govern a place or people.
  • Example: "She reigned over the kingdom for many years."
  1. Ring in – Celebrate the beginning of something, often the new year.
  • Example: "We will ring in the New Year with fireworks."
  1. Rack one's nerves – Cause someone to feel anxious or stressed.
  • Example: "The constant delays racked her nerves."
  1. Run the risk of – Expose oneself to the possibility of something negative.
  • Example: "By investing in stocks, you run the risk of losing money."
  1. Right off – Immediately or at once.
  • Example: "He quit his job right off after the argument."
  1. Raise hell – Create a commotion or fuss.
  • Example: "The crowd raised hell when the concert was canceled."
  1. Rub in – Emphasize something unpleasant to make someone feel worse.
  • Example: "There's no need to rub it in that I forgot the meeting."
  1. Rehash – Discuss or present something again, often with little change.
  • Example: "They rehashed the same arguments during the debate."
  1. Retaliate against – Take revenge on someone.
  • Example: "He retaliated against his opponent's insults."
  1. Run across – Find something unexpectedly.
  • Example: "I ran across an old photo in my drawer."
  1. Repay for – Give back something, often in return for a favor.
  • Example: "He plans to repay her kindness."
  1. Rack up debts – Accumulate financial obligations.
  • Example: "They racked up debts during their vacation."
  1. Root for someone – Support someone in their efforts.
  • Example: "I always root for my team to win."
  1. Rewind to – Return to a previous point or time.
  • Example: "Let's rewind to the beginning of the story."
  1. Reinforce with – Strengthen something by adding support.
  • Example: "The building was reinforced with steel beams."
  1. Run down on – Give a quick summary or report about something.
  • Example: "Can you run down on what happened during the meeting?"
  1. Reap the benefits of – Gain advantages from something.
  • Example: "They are reaping the benefits of their hard work."
  1. Resign from – Voluntarily leave a job or position.
  • Example: "She resigned from her position to pursue further studies."
  1. Roll with the punches – Adapt to difficult circumstances.
  • Example: "In business, you have to roll with the punches."
  1. Reel out – Unwind or unroll something, like a film or tape.
  • Example: "The film was reeled out onto the projector."
  1. Run against the clock – Work against a deadline.
  • Example: "We are running against the clock to finish the project."
  1. Reveal upon – Disclose or make something known.
  • Example: "He revealed upon further investigation that the rumor was false."
  1. Retreat from – Withdraw or back away from something.
  • Example: "They had to retreat from their initial position."
  1. Rein in your emotions – Control or restrain your feelings.
  • Example: "She had to rein in her emotions during the meeting."
  1. Rub off on – Influence someone’s behavior or characteristics.
  • Example: "Her enthusiasm really rubbed off on the team."
  1. Rave on – Talk enthusiastically and at length about something.
  • Example: "He raved on about his new project."
  1. Rise to the occasion – Perform well in a challenging situation.
  • Example: "She rose to the occasion and delivered an excellent presentation."
  1. Regret over – Feel sad or sorry about something.
  • Example: "He had regrets over his past decisions."
  1. Roll out the red carpet – Give a special welcome to someone important.
  • Example: "They rolled out the red carpet for the visiting dignitaries."
  1. Rattle about – Make a loud noise by moving around loosely.
  • Example: "The coins rattled about in his pocket."
  1. Refrain from arguing – Avoid engaging in an argument.
  • Example: "I tried to refrain from arguing with him."
  1. Reflect on – Think carefully about something.
  • Example: "She reflected on her choices."
  1. Rouse up – Awaken or stir someone or something.
  • Example: "The loud noise roused up the sleeping baby."
  1. Repent for – Feel remorse for a past action.
  • Example: "He repented for his mistakes."
  1. Reel in – Draw something in, often to capture or obtain it.
  • Example: "She reeled in a big fish."
  1. Rely heavily on – Depend significantly on something or someone.
  • Example: "He relies heavily on his friends for support."
  1. Rekindle – Revive or renew something, often a relationship or feeling.
  • Example: "They tried to rekindle their romance."
  1. Rub it out – Erase or remove something.
  • Example: "I need to rub it out; it was a mistake."
  1. Rise above – Overcome difficulties or challenges.
  • Example: "She rose above the criticism and succeeded."
  1. Rope into – Involve someone in a task or situation, often without their consent.
  • Example: "I got roped into helping with the fundraiser."
  1. Run along with – Accompany someone or something.
  • Example: "The puppy ran along with the children."
  1. Rattle someone's cage – Annoy or upset someone.
  • Example: "He really knows how to rattle my cage."
  1. Run out of steam – Lose energy or enthusiasm.
  • Example: "After two hours, I finally ran out of steam."
  1. Rise and shine – Get up and be alert or ready for the day.
  • Example: "It's time to rise and shine; breakfast is ready!"
  1. Read out – Say something aloud, usually from a text.
  • Example: "She read out the names of the winners."
  1. Recover from – Get back to a normal state after an illness or setback.
  • Example: "He is recovering from a cold."
  1. Run for – Compete in an election for a position.
  • Example: "She decided to run for president of the club."
  1. Resurface – Come back to the surface or become relevant again.
  • Example: "Old issues resurfaced during the meeting."
  1. Rank up – Increase in rank or level, often used in gaming.
  • Example: "I need to rank up before the next tournament."
  1. Run after – Chase or pursue someone or something.
  • Example: "The dog ran after the ball."
  1. Rip off – Steal or cheat someone.
  • Example: "They ripped me off with that expensive car."
  1. Run into – Meet someone unexpectedly or collide with something.
  • Example: "I ran into an old friend at the cafΓ©."
  1. Rack up – Accumulate or collect a large number of something, often debts or points.
  • Example: "He racked up a lot of credit card debt."
  1. Rekindle – Revive a relationship or feeling.
  • Example: "They tried to rekindle their friendship after years apart."
  1. Run away – Leave a place or person secretly, often to escape.
  • Example: "The children ran away from home."
  1. Reel off – Produce a list of things quickly or effortlessly.
  • Example: "He reeled off the names of all the countries he visited."
  1. Rumble on – Continue for a long time, often in a dull or boring way.
  • Example: "The lecture rumbled on for hours."
  1. Rely on – Depend on someone or something.
  • Example: "You can always rely on her for support."
  1. Run out – Use all of something so that none is left.
  • Example: "We ran out of milk this morning."
  1. Reconcile with – Restore friendly relations with someone.
  • Example: "She wanted to reconcile with her estranged brother."
  1. Reach out – Attempt to communicate or offer help to someone.
  • Example: "He decided to reach out to his old colleagues."
  1. Retreat into – Withdraw into a place, often for safety or comfort.
  • Example: "She retreated into her room to think."
  1. Ring up – Call someone on the phone.
  • Example: "I’ll ring you up later to discuss the plans."
  1. Replicate in – Make a copy of something.
  • Example: "The artist was able to replicate the style in her own work."
  1. Rise against – Revolt or rebel against something.
  • Example: "The people rose against the oppressive regime."
  1. Rub together – Move two things against each other to produce friction.
  • Example: "When you rub your hands together, it creates warmth."
  1. Run through – Practice or rehearse something.
  • Example: "Let's run through the presentation one more time."
  1. Reign in – Control or limit something.
  • Example: "The manager needed to reign in the team's spending."
  1. Repose in – Rest or lie in a state of tranquility.
  • Example: "He chose to repose in the shade of a tree."
  1. Revolve around – Focus on or center on something.
  • Example: "The conversation revolved around the upcoming project."
  1. Rush in – Enter a place quickly or suddenly.
  • Example: "They rushed in when the fire alarm went off."
  1. Rate up – Increase in rank or value.
  • Example: "The product is expected to rate up in popularity."
  1. Resort to – Turn to something as a final option.
  • Example: "He had to resort to borrowing money."
  1. Reiterate to – Repeat something for clarity or emphasis.
  • Example: "She reiterated her point to make sure everyone understood."
  1. Roll back – Reverse to a previous state.
  • Example: "The company had to roll back prices after poor sales."
  1. Rub elbows with – Associate or mingle with someone.
  • Example: "He rubs elbows with influential people in the industry."
  1. Render into – Translate or convert something into another form.
  • Example: "The book was rendered into several languages."
  1. Raise up – Lift or elevate something.
  • Example: "They raised up the flag in the morning."
  1. Run across – Discover something by chance.
  • Example: "I ran across an interesting article online."
  1. Roll out – Launch or introduce something new.
  • Example: "The company will roll out its new product next month."
  1. Rally behind – Support or come together for a cause or person.
  • Example: "The community rallied behind the local charity."
  1. Refrain from – Hold back from doing something.
  • Example: "Please refrain from using your phone during the movie."
  1. Root around – Search for something in a messy way.
  • Example: "He rooted around in his bag for his wallet."
  1. Rely heavily on – Depend significantly on something or someone.
  • Example: "Many businesses rely heavily on technology."
  1. Rush out – Produce something quickly or in a hurry.
  • Example: "They rushed out the report before the deadline."
  1. Ring true – Seem accurate or credible.
  • Example: "Her explanation didn't ring true to me."
  1. Replenish with – Restore or fill up something again.
  • Example: "You need to replenish your energy with rest."
  1. Recoil from – Withdraw in fear or disgust.
  • Example: "He recoiled from the unpleasant smell."
  1. Row back – Withdraw or retract a statement or decision.
  • Example: "After criticism, the politician had to row back on his remarks."
  1. Reveal to – Make known or disclose something to someone.
  • Example: "She revealed the truth to her friends."
  1. Reform from – Improve or change something, often a system or practice.
  • Example: "They aim to reform from outdated policies."
  1. Ratchet up – Increase or intensify something gradually.
  • Example: "The company plans to ratchet up production next year."
  1. Reprimand for – Officially rebuke someone for a mistake.
  • Example: "She received a reprimand for being late."
  1. Rebound from – Recover from a setback.
  • Example: "The team managed to rebound from their loss last week."
  1. Rave on about – Talk excitedly or enthusiastically about something.
  • Example: "He raved on about his vacation in Italy."
  1. Ramp up – Increase something significantly.
  • Example: "They need to ramp up their marketing efforts."
  1. Root for – Support someone or something.
  • Example: "I always root for my favorite sports team."
  1. Raise eyebrows – Cause surprise or skepticism.
  • Example: "His comments raised eyebrows at the meeting."
  1. Roll with – Adapt to changes or challenges without complaint.
  • Example: "You need to roll with the changes in the workplace."