rule of the road
Example Sentences
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The rule of the road is you never attack down, you always attack up.
From New York Times ● Oct. 8, 2010
The most important rule of the road, however, is never — Baker looked me in the eye — eat in the venue, even if they invite you.
From New York Times ● Aug. 6, 2010
And that's a rule of the road in Washington and Austin alike.
From Time Magazine Archive
The rule of the road requires that line to be kept on the left, except when passing a vehicle in front.
From Time Magazine Archive
We British suffered much from our insular rule of the road, just as we suffered much from our insular weights and measures.
From Mr. Britling Sees It Through by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
