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

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

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

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

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

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to be in for
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to be in risk of receiving punishment or getting into trouble

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by the book
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strictly adhering to established rules, procedures, or standardized practices

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

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approval to begin a project

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

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

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

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

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