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The phrase “cock of the roost” is a popular idiom that has been used for many years. It is often used to describe someone who is in charge or has a lot of power over others. The idiom can be found in various contexts, including literature, music, and everyday conversations.
Don't invite Joe to lunch unless you want to hear him brag about all the important things he's doing in his new job. He's just the cock of the roost lately. You're not going to make many friends at your new school if you walk around like the cock of the roost. See also: cock, of, roost.
cock of the roost (plural cocks of the roost) A proud or conceited person. Synonyms [edit] cock of the walk, rooster
To rule the roost means to be in a dominating position over others. This phrase conjures up a picture of a cock lording it over a group of hens, i.e. a roost, in the farmyard, and appears to be similar to cock of the walk, which designates someone who dominates others within a group.
Cock of the Roost (German: Der Hahn im Korb) is a 1925 German silent comedy film directed by Georg Jacoby and starring Reinhold Schünzel, Elga Brink and Maly Delschaft. The film's sets were designed by the art director Walter Reimann .
Cock-of-the-roost Definition. (idiomatic) A proud or conceited person.
plural of cock of the roost
