Κοινωνία, Νόμος και Πολιτική - Σύμφωνα με τους Κανόνες

Ανακαλύψτε πώς οι αγγλικές ιδιωματικές εκφράσεις όπως "by the book" και "in the clear" σχετίζονται με την τήρηση των κανόνων στα αγγλικά.

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in the clear [φράση]

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

Ex: We were in the clear after passing the final inspection without any issues .

on the case [φράση]

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

Ex: Officers on the case are unable to find a motive .

the (long|) arm of the law [φράση]

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

Ex: The arm of the law enforces justice and upholds the rule of law .

the third degree [φράση]

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

Ex: The officers were intensively interrogating the suspect , giving them the third degree throughout the night .

behind bars [επίρρημα]

πίσω από τα σίδερα

Ex: The notorious criminal is currently behind bars , serving a life sentence for his crimes .

Ο περιβόητος εγκληματίας είναι αυτή τη στιγμή πίσω από τα σίδερα, εκτίοντας ισόβια κάθειρξη για τα εγκλήματά του.

to [be] in for [φράση]

to be in risk of receiving punishment or getting into trouble

Ex: My brother is in for stealing a car .

by the book [φράση]

strictly adhering to established rules, procedures, or standardized practices

Ex: The project manager emphasized the importance of completing the project by the book , adhering to the agreed-upon timeline and deliverables .

dos and don'ts [φράση]

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

Ex: If you want to succeed in this role , you must follow the dos and don'ts of professional conduct .

green light [ουσιαστικό]

πράσινο φως

Ex: If the budget is approved , we can expect the green light for hiring new employees .

Εάν εγκριθεί ο προϋπολογισμός, μπορούμε να περιμένουμε το πράσινο φως για την πρόσληψη νέων υπαλλήλων.

rule of thumb [φράση]

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

Ex: The team will apply the rule of thumb to assess the feasibility of the new business venture .

in {one's} crosshairs [φράση]

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

Ex:

guilty as charged [φράση]

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

Ex:

clean bill of health [φράση]

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

Ex: The building passed the safety inspection and received a clean bill of health , indicating that it was safe for occupancy

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