Общество, Закон и Политика - В соответствии с правилами

Узнайте, как английские идиомы, такие как "by the book" и "in the clear", связаны с соблюдением правил в английском языке.

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in the clear [фраза]

не виновен в преступлении

Ex: She was in the clear when the misunderstanding was cleared up .

on the case [фраза]

Усердно работая над конкретной задачей

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

the (long|) arm of the law [фраза]

власть полиции и правовой системы

Ex: The long arm of the law apprehended the suspect and brought them to trial .

the third degree [фраза]

Интенсивный или тщательный допрос

Ex: The suspect is being subjected to the third degree in the interrogation room .

behind bars [наречие]

в тюрьме

Ex: He spent several years behind bars before finally being released on parole .

Он провел несколько лет за решеткой, прежде чем его наконец освободили условно-досрочно.

to [be] in for [фраза]

есть веские основания ожидать неприятностей

Ex: My brother is in for stealing a car .

by the book [фраза]

по правилам

Ex: The detective solved the case by the book , meticulously gathering evidence and following every procedure .

dos and don'ts [фраза]

что можно и чего не нужно

Ex: The employee should follow the dos and don'ts outlined in the company handbook .

green light [существительное]

зеленый сигнал

Ex: The manager gives the green light for the project to proceed .

Менеджер дает зеленый свет для продолжения проекта.

rule of thumb [фраза]

предлагаемый метод или руководство

Ex: The rule of thumb suggests that you should save at least 10 % of your income .

in {one's} crosshairs [фраза]

они намерены поймать

Ex: The controversial CEO had multiple regulatory agencies in his crosshairs during his tenure .

guilty as charged [фраза]

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

Ex: Did you forget to send that email I asked you about?

clean bill of health [фраза]

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

Ex: The mechanic gave the car a clean bill of health , saying it was in excellent condition .