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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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English idioms related to Society, Law & Politics
in the clear

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

[phrase]
on the case

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

[phrase]
the (long) arm of the law

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

[phrase]
the third degree

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

[phrase]
behind bars

imprisoned in a jail

[phrase]
to be in for

to be in risk of receiving punishment or getting into trouble

[phrase]
by the book

strictly adhering to established rules, procedures, or standardized practices

[phrase]
dos and don'ts

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

[phrase]
green light

approval to begin a project

[noun]
rule of thumb

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

[phrase]
to in one's crosshairs

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

[Verb]
guilty as charged

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

[phrase]
clean bill of health

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

[phrase]
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