- a crying shame.
- a downright lie.
- a glaring error.
- a rank cigar.
- a rank outsider.
- absolute freedom.
- an absolute dimwit.
- an egregious lie.
- an out-and-out lie.
- flagrant violation of human rights.
- got the job through sheer persistence.
- gross ineptitude.
- gross injustice.
- he joined the ranks of the unemployed.
- he rose from the ranks to become a colonel.
- his salary was determined by his rank and seniority.
- how would you rank these students?.
- many right-down vices.
- out-and-out mayhem.
- rank earth.
- rank jungle vegetation.
- rank treachery.
- sheer stupidity.
- the British are more aware of social status than Americans are.
- the entrance was guarded by ranks of policemen.
- The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide.
- the strike was supported by the union rank and file.
- they found dissension in their own ranks.
- they polled their membership.
- This painting ranks among the best in the Western World.