A1 Collocation Neutral

Break the rules.

Disobey regulations.

Significado

To not follow established regulations or guidelines.

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Contexto cultural

Americans often value 'rule-breakers' in tech and business as 'disruptors'. Breaking the rules is generally viewed more negatively due to the importance of harmony (wa).

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Context matters

Use 'break the rules' for games, school, or work. Use 'break the law' for serious crimes.

Significado

To not follow established regulations or guidelines.

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Context matters

Use 'break the rules' for games, school, or work. Use 'break the law' for serious crimes.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence.

If you ____ the rules, you might get in trouble.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: break

The collocation is 'break the rules'.

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Banco de ejercicios

1 ejercicios
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

If you ____ the rules, you might get in trouble.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: break

The collocation is 'break the rules'.

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Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

Yes, but it is more common to say 'the rules' (plural) as a general concept.

Frases relacionadas

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Bend the rules

similar

To slightly ignore a rule.

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Follow the rules

contrast

To obey regulations.

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