Society, Law & Politics - According to Rules
Discover how English idioms like "by the book" and "in the clear" relate to being in accordance with the rules in English.
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used to refer to a situation in which one is taking legal action to solve a problem or crime
used to refer to the ability of the legal system and police to enforce justice and punish criminals
a tough and forceful way of questioning someone in order to make them reveal information or admit to something, often using harsh methods
strictly adhering to established rules, procedures, or standardized practices
rules that determine what one should or should not do in a particular situation
a method or principle solely based on experience, which may not be completely accurate
used to describe people who are easily targeted for criticism or are attracting significant negative attention
used to admit that the accusations or charges against one are true
a statement indicating that something is safe and free of any defects or problems