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Entdecken Sie, welchen Zusammenhang englische Redewendungen wie „by the book“ und „in the clear“ mit der Einhaltung der englischen Regeln haben.

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in the clear

used to say that one is free from suspicion or danger of wrongdoing

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on the case

used to refer to a situation in which one is taking legal action to solve a problem or crime

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the (long) arm of the law

used to refer to the ability of the legal system and police to enforce justice and punish criminals

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the third degree

a tough and forceful way of questioning someone in order to make them reveal information or admit to something, often using harsh methods

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behind bars

used to refer to someone who is imprisoned or serving time in prison

hinter Gittern

hinter Gittern

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to be in for

to be in risk of receiving punishment or getting into trouble

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by the book

strictly adhering to established rules, procedures, or standardized practices

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dos and don'ts

rules that determine what one should or should not do in a particular situation

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green light

approval to begin a project

grünes Licht, Genehmigung

grünes Licht, Genehmigung

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rule of thumb

a method or principle solely based on experience, which may not be completely accurate

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in one's crosshairs

used to describe people who are easily targeted for criticism or are attracting significant negative attention

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guilty as charged

used to admit that the accusations or charges against one are true

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clean bill of health

a statement indicating that something is safe and free of any defects or problems

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