bend the rules

To allow something to be done which is technically against the rules or not normally accepted. It's galling to know that the management team, who are so strict with the lower-level employees, all bend the rules to give themselves more vacation time and bigger bonuses. You're normally not allowed to take an exam if you arrive late, but because of the student's excuse, his teacher bent the rules for him.

bend the rules

COMMON If you bend the rules, you do something which is not allowed, either to help someone else or for your own advantage. The river authorities said they were willing to bend the rules for us and allowed us to go ahead. The rules are often bent to ensure a good show. Note: You can also say that you stretch the rules. He accused the company of stretching the sport's rules to the limit.

bend/stretch the ˈrules

allow somebody to break the rules to some extent because you think there is a good reason: We don’t normally employ people over 50, but in your case we’re prepared to bend the rules a little.

词组	bend the rules
释义	bend the rules bend the rules To allow something to be done which is technically against the rules or not normally accepted. It's galling to know that the management team, who are so strict with the lower-level employees, all bend the rules to give themselves more vacation time and bigger bonuses. You're normally not allowed to take an exam if you arrive late, but because of the student's excuse, his teacher bent the rules for him. See also: bend, rule Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. bend the rules COMMON If you bend the rules, you do something which is not allowed, either to help someone else or for your own advantage. The river authorities said they were willing to bend the rules for us and allowed us to go ahead. The rules are often bent to ensure a good show. Note: You can also say that you stretch the rules. He accused the company of stretching the sport's rules to the limit. See also: bend, rule Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. bend/stretch the ˈrules allow somebody to break the rules to some extent because you think there is a good reason: We don’t normally employ people over 50, but in your case we’re prepared to bend the rules a little. See also: bend, rule, stretch Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: bend/stretch the rules stretch the rules bend the law cut somebody some slack stretch it stretch the truth take (one's) belt in (a notch (or two)) take belt in take in (one's) belt (a notch (or two)) pull in (one's) belt (a notch (or two)) References in periodicals archive The main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has accused INEC of a purported plot to bend the rules to smuggle in candidates from the Zamfara state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which the PDP noted failed to conclude its primaries on Sunday, the last day for completion of processes for the emergence of candidates for all elective offices ahead of the general elections. Zamfara: It is not for PDP to tell us what to do a INEC But anyone seeking to use or bend the rules of civic authority in the face of a hostile establishment will see from this story that the powers-that-be can usually just bend the rules their own way. WILD WILD COUNTRY But it also seems we have a Government who change or bend the rules to suit or fit whichever situation that they find themselves in at any given time. Sorry not enough; Letters. be be "Those who habitually think they can bend the rules and take chances will know that in Scotland there's a high chance they will be caught. We're not UK's worst drivers. Our police are just the busiest; COPS HAND OUT MORE TICKETS IN SCOTLANDExperts Motorists are making our roads safer Set in a town in Missouri, where young Susan has just relocated from the more liberal New York, this story traces the journey of one girl's efforts to bend the rules of segregation so her new friend, Loretta, can be included in the fun at the pool, at school, and even in each other's homes. Susan Marcus Bends the Rules If he had not been so arrogant that he felt he could bend the rules and use the wrong exit then none of this would have happened. Mitchell only has himself to blame The case drew international attention when the child's family pleaded with the US government to bend the rules and allow her to be put on the list for an adult lung transplant. US Girl Gets Lung Transplant after Being Placed on Adult Waiting List But we must do it in ways that at least give a reasonable promise of a bright future." He said that more financially stable countries like France and Germany had to accept the fact that their own bending of eurozone budget rules a decade ago gave other countries the wiggle room to bend the rules themselves, leading to the current debt crisis. Italy's Monti: euro crisis risks reviving European instability "As a coach our job is to bend the rules. You can certainly bend them here. A player would have to stab someone on the pitch to get suspended in England; RUGBY LEAGUE TIME FOR TOUGH ACTION BEND THE RULES WITH FABRIC: FUN SEWING PROJECTS WITH STENCILS, STAMPS, DYE, PHOTO TRANSFERS, SILK SCREENING AND MORE comes from the blogger who produced Angry Chicken, a top crafting blog, and accompanies her first BEND-THE-RULES SEWING guide to blend humor with tips on trendy, fun new approaches to sewing. Bend the Rules With Fabric We all like to think we do the right thing and play by the rules, but then in the real world we bend the rules - and if a club feel they really need to sign someone who's wanted by other teams, they'll push the boat out. Face facts, Michel... poachers are here to stay Given that some will always want to bend the rules too far, the author raises the question about how to apply the brake. Hinde, Robert A. Bending the Rules: Morality in the Modern World from Relationships to Politics and War This case has led to fears parents all over the country could be monitored by councils cracking down on those who bend the rules to get their children into a good school. Council snooping treats ordinary family like Mafia villains As for smokers trying to bend the rules, I very much doubt it. Letter: YOUR SHOUT - Kicking the habit Not only would you put your friend at risk of getting in trouble by helping her bend the rules, but you'd put yourself through a long, painful evening. A friend who wants to help
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