idiom
play by the rules
PLAY by the ROOLZ
pleɪ baɪ ðə ruːlzListen
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Syllable breakdown
playbytherules
Dictionary meaning
behave according to established rules, standards, or ethical norms; do things properly and legitimately rather than seeking loopholes or taking unfair shortcuts to gain an advantage
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