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Samenleving, Wet en Politiek - Volgens de Regels

Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "by the book" en "in the clear" verband houden met het in overeenstemming zijn met de regels in het Engels.

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

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 .
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on the case
[Zinsdeel]

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 .
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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.
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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 .
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behind bars
[bijwoord]

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

achter de tralies, in de gevangenis

achter de tralies, in de gevangenis

Ex: After his conviction , he found himself behind bars, facing a lengthy sentence .Na zijn veroordeling bevond hij zich **achter de tralies**, geconfronteerd met een lange straf.
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to be in for
[Zinsdeel]

to be in risk of receiving punishment or getting into trouble

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

strictly adhering to established rules, procedures, or standardized practices

Ex: The project manager emphasized the importance of completing the by the book, adhering to the agreed-upon timeline and deliverables .
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dos and don'ts
[Zinsdeel]

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 dos and don'ts of professional conduct .
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green light
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

approval to begin a project

groen licht, goedkeuring

groen licht, goedkeuring

Ex: If the budget is approved , we can expect the green light for hiring new employees .Als de begroting wordt goedgekeurd, kunnen we het **groene licht** verwachten voor het aannemen van nieuwe werknemers.
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rule of thumb
[Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Did you eat my last piece of chocolate?
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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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