| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| root of the problem |
(See the root of the problem)
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| rope into |
be asked to help, talk into helping
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We got roped into delivering posters because we have a car.
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| rot gut |
homemade liquor, hooch, moonshine
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If you drink that rot gut, you'll get sick. It tastes awful!
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| rotten to the core |
all bad, corrupt
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Hitler's regime was rotten to the core - corrupt.
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| rotter |
one who cheats or lies, dirty rat
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Hank, you rotter! You sold me a car that won't start.
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| rough and ready |
strong and willing, a game one
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For the oil-well crews, we need people who are rough and ready.
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| rough going |
difficult work, tough sledding
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It was rough going the first year. We had financial problems.
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| rough up |
beat a little bit, push and slap
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The leader roughed me up a bit because I lied to him.
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| round the clock |
(See around the clock)
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| round up |
bring together, chase into a herd
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Will you round up the kids and tell them to come inside?
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