Общество, Закон и Политика - В соответствии с правилами

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English idioms related to Society, Law & Politics

in the clear

[фраза]

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

вне подозрений, оправдан

Ex: After the audit, the manager was in the clear.

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on the case

[фраза]

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

занимается делом, ведёт дело законно

Ex: The police are on the case and should find the thief soon.

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the (long) arm of the law

[фраза]

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

кара закона, рука правосудия

Ex: He fled the country, but the long arm of the law eventually caught him.

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the third degree

[фраза]

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

жёсткий допрос, допрос с пристрастием

Ex: The police gave him the third degree until he admitted where he had been.

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behind bars

[наречие]

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

за решёткой, в тюрьме

Ex: After the trial, he spent ten years behind bars.

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to be in for

[фраза]

to be in risk of receiving punishment or getting into trouble

попасть в неприятности, рисковать наказанием

Ex: If your parents find out, you're in for serious trouble.

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by the book

[фраза]

strictly adhering to established rules, procedures, or standardized practices

строго по правилам, по инструкции

Ex: The inspector made sure everything was done by the book.

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dos and don'ts

[фраза]

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

что можно и чего нельзя, основные правила

Ex: Before your first day, read the company's dos and don'ts.

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green light

[существительное]

approval to begin a project

зелёный свет, разрешение на старт

Ex: The board finally gave us the green light to launch the project.

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rule of thumb

[фраза]

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

практическое правило, ориентировочное правило

Ex: As a rule of thumb, we should save at least ten percent of our income.

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in one's crosshairs

[фраза]

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

под прицелом, под огнём критики

Ex: After the scandal, the CEO was in the media's crosshairs.

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guilty as charged

[фраза]

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

виновен, признаю вину

Ex: You ate the last slice of cake, didn't you? Guilty as charged.

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clean bill of health

[фраза]

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

заключение об исправности, чистое заключение

Ex: The inspector gave the building a clean bill of health after the safety check.

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Общество, Закон и Политика
В соответствии с правилами	во все тяжкие	Справедливость	Несправедливость
Политика	Политические вопросы	Наказание	Общество
Социальный класс	Социальные нормы	Уход или бегство	Мошенничество и Обман

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