English Vocabulary: Quite

Study Notes

"Rack your brains" is an informal expression used to denote trying very hard to remember something or think of something.
"Rails go off the rails" is a British informal expression meaning that people or situations start behaving in a way that shocks or upsets others. It is a reference to a train derailing.
"The rag trade" refers to the business of designing, making and selling clothes.
"Lose your rag" is an informal expression used to denote losing one's temper or patience.
"Come rain or shine" is an expression used to denote doing something regardless of the weather.
"Rain cats and dogs" is an informal expression used to describe heavy rain.
"Rain check" is an expression used to refer to the option of accepting a previously declined invitation at a later date.
"Rage" is an informal expression used to denote something that is very popular or fashionable.
"Rags to riches" is an expression used to describe someone who has gone from being very poor to being very rich in a short period of time.
"Save for a rainy day" is an expression used to denote saving money or things for a time in the future when they might be needed.
"Raise a laugh" or "raise a smile" are expressions used to denote doing or saying something that makes people laugh or smile.
"Raise spirits" is an expression used to denote making someone happier.
"Raise the temperature" is an expression used to denote making a situation more likely to end in conflict by increasing the differences between two sides.
"Raise your voice" is an expression used to denote speaking in a louder voice, often because one is angry.
"Raise a voice against" is an expression used to denote expressing disagreement with someone's actions, plans or policies.
"Build up hopes" is an expression used to denote creating expectations.
"Kick up a stink" is an expression used to denote creating a commotion or causing a fuss.
"Raise a hand" is an expression used to denote making a commitment or taking action.
"Rake over the ashes" is an expression used to denote discussing unpleasant things that happened in the past.
"Ram home" is an expression used to denote forcing someone to understand something important.
"On the rampage" is an expression used to denote causing damage to shops, cars, etc.
"Rank and file" refers to the ordinary members of a group or organization.
"Come up through the ranks" refers to starting at the bottom or low down in an organization and reaching a high position because of experience and abilities.
"Pull rank" is an expression used to denote using one's authority to get what one wants.
"Hold to ransom" is an expression used to denote holding someone captive in exchange for a ransom.
"A king's ransom" is a very large sum of money.
"Rant and rave" is an expression used to denote complaining or protesting in a wild, excited way.
"Rank" can refer to the hierarchical order of people or things.
"Rise through the ranks" refers to advancing in rank or position within an organization.
"Raise hackles" is an expression used to denote causing annoyance or irritation.
"Lift the roof" is an expression used to denote causing a great commotion or excitement.