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rule of the road

NOUN
established rules
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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

He speaks his mind, keeps several steps ahead of his superiors and violates just about every other rule of the road for diplomats in the U.S. foreign service.

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

But there are other wayfarers, too, and the rule of the road is that fellowship with them is as important as fellowship with Jesus.

From The Calvary Road by Hession, Roy



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