ruled the roost

A form of rule the roost — To be the controlling member(s) of a family, organization, or other group.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of rule the roost
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APA

ruled the roost. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ruled%20the%20roost

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“ruled the roost.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ruled%20the%20roost. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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