Meaning of the word "rules are made to be broken" in English
What does "rules are made to be broken" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
rules are made to be broken
US /ruːlz ɑːr meɪd tuː biː ˈbroʊ.kən/
UK /ruːlz ɑː meɪd tuː biː ˈbrəʊ.kən/
Idiom
used to suggest that rules are not always meant to be followed strictly, especially when they are seen as unnecessary or restrictive
Example:
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I know we aren't supposed to eat in the library, but rules are made to be broken.
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Sometimes you have to be creative and remember that rules are made to be broken.