意味
To not follow established regulations or guidelines.
文化的背景
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).
Context matters
Use 'break the rules' for games, school, or work. Use 'break the law' for serious crimes.
意味
To not follow established regulations or guidelines.
Context matters
Use 'break the rules' for games, school, or work. Use 'break the law' for serious crimes.
自分をテスト
Complete the sentence.
If you ____ the rules, you might get in trouble.
The collocation is 'break the rules'.
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1 問題If you ____ the rules, you might get in trouble.
The collocation is 'break the rules'.
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よくある質問
1 問Yes, but it is more common to say 'the rules' (plural) as a general concept.
関連フレーズ
Bend the rules
similarTo slightly ignore a rule.
Follow the rules
contrastTo obey regulations.
