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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English idioms related to Society, Law & Politics

in the clear

[phrase]

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

Ex: I would be in the clear if I can provide sufficient evidence to support my claim.

on the case

[phrase]

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

[phrase]

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

Ex: Before they were finally apprehended, the long arm of the law was actively pursuing the criminal.

the third degree

[phrase]

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 officers were intensively interrogating the suspect , giving the third degree throughout the night .

behind bars

[Adverb]

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

Ex: After his conviction , he found behind bars, facing a lengthy sentence .

to be in for

[phrase]

to be in risk of receiving punishment or getting into trouble

Ex: My brother is in for stealing a car.

by the book

[phrase]

strictly adhering to established rules, procedures, or standardized practices

Ex: The project manager emphasized the importance of completing the by the book, adhering to the agreed-upon timeline and deliverables .

dos and don'ts

[phrase]

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 dos and don'ts of professional conduct .

green light

[noun]

approval to begin a project

Ex: If the budget is approved , we can expect green light for hiring new employees .

rule of thumb

[phrase]

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

Ex: The team will apply rule of thumb to assess the feasibility of the new business venture .

in one's crosshairs

[phrase]

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

Ex: The investigative journalist targeted the corrupt organization in her crosshairs, revealing their illicit activities.

guilty as charged

[phrase]

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

Ex: Did you eat my last piece of chocolate?

clean bill of health

[phrase]

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

Society, Law & Politics
According to Rules	Defying Norms	Justice	Injustice
Politics	Political Issues	Punishment	Society
Social Class	Social Norms & Conformity	Leaving or Escaping	Fraud & Swindle

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Society, Law & Politics - According to Rules