To rain very heavily.
You better bring an umbrella. It's raining cats and dogs out there.
To complain loudly; to make a fuss.
Every time I go to a restaurant with Max, he has to raise a stink about something.
To raise standards or expectations.
It's time for the auto industry to finally raise the bar on fuel efficiency.
To detect a meaning that is not stated explicitly.
He is very cheerful, but if you read between the lines, you'll understand that things aren't going too well.
Exact; precise; exactly right.
Your prediction was right on the money.
To seem or sound familiar.
The name rings a bell, but I'm not sure if I know him.
The lowest possible level.
The government's credibility has hit rock bottom.
To go against the status quo; to follow principle rather than go along to get along.
The company's policies are unethical, but if you rock the boat, you'll get fired.
To irritate or annoy.
I know you say that Max is a nice guy, but something about him rubs me the wrong way.
