stick to the rules

/stɪk tuː ðə ruːlz/

follow guidelines strictly

In our company, we must stick to the rules to maintain safety standards.

Employees follow safety guidelines precisely to prevent accidents.

formal

To follow guidelines or regulations strictly without deviation

The referee insisted that all players stick to the rules of the game.

The referee enforced the game's regulations strictly.

To pass the exam, students must stick to the rules of academic integrity.

Students must follow ethical guidelines to avoid cheating.

Commonly used in formal or professional contexts to emphasize adherence to standards.

Collocations

stick to the planfollow a predetermined course of actionstick to the scheduleadhere to a planned timeline

to slightly violate guidelines

to disregard guidelines completely

Use 'stick to the rules' in formal contexts like work or education. In casual settings, alternatives like 'follow the rules' may sound more natural.

This phrase is often used to emphasize the importance of consistency and discipline in professional or structured environments.

Derived from the verb 'stick' (to adhere) and the noun 'rules' (guidelines). The phrase emphasizes strict adherence.

Often used in formal or professional settings to stress the importance of following established procedures.

stick

to adhere or remain fixed

root

preposition indicating direction or adherence

preposition

the rules

established guidelines or regulations

noun phrase

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