Xã hội, Luật pháp và Chính trị - Theo Quy định

Khám phá cách các thành ngữ tiếng Anh như "by the book" và "in the clear" liên quan đến việc tuân theo các quy tắc trong tiếng Anh.

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in the clear [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: They are in the clear after successfully resolving the issue .

on the case [Cụm từ]

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 [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: Investigating the case , the arm of the law is currently gathering evidence .

the third degree [Cụm từ]

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 detectives gave the suspect the third degree during the investigation , hoping to extract crucial information .

behind bars [Trạng từ]

sau song sắt

Ex: By this time next year , the corrupt politician will be facing justice and could potentially end up behind bars .

Đến thời điểm này năm sau, chính trị gia tham nhũng sẽ phải đối mặt với công lý và có khả năng kết thúc đằng sau song sắt.

to [be] in for [Cụm từ]

to be in risk of receiving punishment or getting into trouble

Ex: My brother is in for stealing a car .

by the book [Cụm từ]

strictly adhering to established rules, procedures, or standardized practices

Ex: The teacher graded the exams by the book , using the established criteria and marking scheme .

dos and don'ts [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: The workshop will cover the dos and don'ts of effective time management .

green light [Danh từ]

đèn xanh

Ex: The committee discusses whether to give the green light to the proposed changes .

Ủy ban thảo luận về việc có nên cho ánh sáng xanh với những thay đổi được đề xuất hay không.

rule of thumb [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: The rule of thumb states that a 20-minute power nap can boost productivity .

in {one's} crosshairs [Cụm từ]

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

Ex: The whistleblower finds themselves in the company's crosshairs as they expose corruption.

guilty as charged [Cụm từ]

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

Ex:

clean bill of health [Cụm từ]

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