rule the school
(of one or a group of students) To socially dominate a school's student population, or a major part of it (such as the girls or the boys).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Those popular kids really rule the school.”
“Because they win every sports game and host the best parties, that group of seniors seems to rule the school.”
“With their effortless charisma and influence over the social hierarchy, the varsity team members effectively rule the school, dictating trends and excluding those who do not fit their mold.”
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as a rule
In general; most often.
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bright-line rule
A clear-cut rule, so that it is easy to make a decision.
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golden rule
A fundamental rule or principle.
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ground rule
The basic rules or standards; basic principles.
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new school
A style, way of thinking, or method for accomplishing a task that is typical of the current era, as opposed to former eras.
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old school
Preceded by the: a group of people characterized by being conservative or traditional; also, a method for accomplishing a task, a style, or a way of thinking that was employed in a former era, remembered either for its inferiority to the current method, or for its superiority over the new way.
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open the schools
Expressing that someone is wrong or misinformed, especially where something should be widely understood (e.g. learned in school) but is not.
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rule in
To consider (something) as a possible option among others.
Last updated August 10, 2026