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Société, Droit et Politique - Selon les Règles

Découvrez comment les expressions anglaises comme "by the book" et "in the clear" sont liées au respect des règles en anglais.

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English idioms related to Society, Law & Politics
in the clear
[Phrase]

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

Ex: I would in the clear if I can provide sufficient evidence to support my claim .
on the case
[Phrase]

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

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

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

Ex: Before they were finally apprehended, the long arm of the law was actively pursuing the criminal.

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 the third degree throughout the night .
behind bars
[Adverbe]

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

derrière les barreaux, sous les verrous

derrière les barreaux, sous les verrous

Ex: After his conviction , he found himself behind bars, facing a lengthy sentence .Après sa condamnation, il s'est retrouvé **derrière les barreaux**, face à une longue peine.
to be in for
[Phrase]

to be in risk of receiving punishment or getting into trouble

Ex: My brother is in for stealing a car.
by the book
[Phrase]

strictly adhering to established rules, procedures, or standardized practices

selon les règles, dans les règles

selon les règles, dans les règles

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

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

faire et à éviter, set of rules

faire et à éviter, set of rules

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

approval to begin a project

feu vert

feu vert

Ex: If the budget is approved , we can expect the green light for hiring new employees .Si le budget est approuvé, nous pouvons nous attendre au **feu vert** pour l'embauche de nouveaux employés.

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

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

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

Ex: The investigative journalist targeted the corrupt organization in her crosshairs, revealing their illicit activities.

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

Ex: Did you eat my last piece of chocolate?

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

Ex: The school's infrastructure was evaluated and given a clean bill of health, with no major structural or safety issues found
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