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探索英语习语如“by the book”和“in the clear”如何与遵守英语规则相关。

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in the clear [短语]

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 [短语]

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 [短语]

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

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

the third degree [短语]

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 [副词]

在铁窗后

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

他在最终获得假释前，已经在监狱里度过了几年。

to [be] in for [短语]

to be in risk of receiving punishment or getting into trouble

Ex: My brother is in for stealing a car .

by the book [短语]

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 [短语]

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 the dos and don'ts of professional conduct .

green light [名词]

绿灯

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

委员会讨论是否对提议的更改开绿灯。

rule of thumb [短语]

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 [短语]

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

Ex:

guilty as charged [短语]

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

Ex:

clean bill of health [短语]

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

Ex: Despite accusations that the company was responsible for polluting the lake , it received a clean bill of health from the environmental agency after a thorough investigation .

社会、法律与政治
根据规则	挑战规范	Justice	Injustice
Politics	政治问题	Punishment	Society
Social Class	社会规范与从众	离开或逃脱	欺诈 & 诈骗