rule the roost

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roost (r

st)

1. A perch on which domestic fowl or other birds rest or sleep.

2. A place with perches for fowl or other birds.

3. A place for temporary rest or sleep.

intr.v. roost·ed, roost·ing, roosts

To rest or sleep on or as if on a perch or roost.

Idioms:

come home to roost

To have repercussions or aftereffects, especially unfavorable ones: The consequences of your mistake will eventually come home to roost.

rule the roost Informal

To be in charge; dominate: In this house my parents rule the roost.

[Middle English rooste, from Old English hrst.]

rule the roost - Was first "rule the roast," as it referred to the master of the house who sat at the head of the table.

See also related terms for roast.

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