rules are made to be broken

rules are made to be broken

A phrase used to justify one's rebellious actions. A: "But we're not allowed to go into the faculty lounge!" B: "Oh, come on, rules are made to be broken."
See also: broken, made, rule
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • beck and call
  • how about
  • how/what about...?
  • eggs is eggs
  • How long is a piece of string?
  • from my cold, dead hands
  • best foot forward
  • (one's) best foot forward
  • Heinz 57 variety