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rise to the purple

idiom

An elevation to a very high rank, especially a royal one.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    get a rise out of

    To obtain a reaction from (someone), especially one of annoyance.

  2. 02

    Lord willing and the creek don't rise

    Barring unforeseen circumstances.

  3. 03

    once in a purple moon

    Extremely rarely; almost never.

  4. 04

    raise to the purple

    To be elevated to a very high rank.

  5. 05

    rise and shine

    Used to wish someone happiness upon waking up

  6. 06

    rise to the challenge

    To show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.

  7. 07

    rise to the occasion

    To show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.

  8. 08

    rise up

    To mount a rebellion or insurgency; to rebel; to revolt.

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