Meaning of the word "bend the rules" in English
What does "bend the rules" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bend the rules
US /bɛnd ðə ruːlz/
UK /bɛnd ðə ruːlz/
Idiom
1.
to break the rules in a way that is not considered to be harmful or serious
Example:
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The teacher decided to bend the rules and let the students submit their assignments a day late.
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Sometimes you have to bend the rules a little to get things done.
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