above the law
What Does “above the law” mean? Definition: Not subject to the law, exempt from the laws that apply to everyone […]
Idioms
case-by-case
What Does “case-by-case” mean? Definition: Separate and distinct from others of the same kind. Example(s) All applications are scrutinized on
hold someone accountable (for something)
What Does “hold someone accountable (for something)” mean? Definition: to consider someone responsible for something. Example(s) I hold you accountable
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in the eyes of the law
What Does “in the eyes of the law” mean? Definition: legally. Example(s) In the eyes of the law you are
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lay down the law
What Does “lay down the law” mean? Definition: tell people what they should do in a forceful and stern way.
read the riot act
What Does “read the riot act” mean? Definition: if you read the riot act to someone, you warn or reprimand
chew the fat
What Does “chew the fat” mean? Definition: To waste time talking or to chat idly. Example(s) As she had nothing
off the beaten track
What Does “off the beaten track” mean? Definition: To a place or places not commonly visited. Example(s) His trip was
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at the wheel
What Does “at the wheel” mean? Definition: Driving; in control of a vehicle. Example(s) You know he fell asleep at
hit the road
What Does “hit the road” mean? Definition: To begin traveling; to leave a place; to go away. Example(s) 1. We’ve
backseat driver
What Does “backseat driver” mean? Definition: A backseat driver is a passenger in a car who insists on giving the
highways and byways
What Does “highways and byways” mean? Definition: major and minor roads. Example(s) They spent their holiday exploring the highways and
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