What does "Play by the rules" mean?
following established guidelines
"Play by the rules" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
I mean I’m playing by the rules.
— Friends S3E17
Right. I should have known better than to expect you to play by the rules.
— Gossip Girl S5E18
If you want to get these guys, you have to keep your mouth shut and play by the rules.
— Sex and the City S1E1
I don't play by those rules.
— Suits S2E16
Pam, play by the rules.
— The Office S2E4
Batman plays by Gotham City rules and would use torture, but Superman's got those Midwest values.
— Young Sheldon S6E3
Cartoons don't play by the rules and Waldo's open disdain for his opponents has clearly struck a chord.
— Black Mirror S2E3
We got to stop playing by the rules And start playing dirty.
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S4E5
"Play by the rules" in TV shows & movies
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