according to Hoyle »
In strict accordance with the rules, especially of card games; in the proper or expected manner.
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against the clock »
In a time-restricted manner, to meet a deadline, hurriedly, timed.
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anything goes »
There are no rules or restrictions.
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baggage »
In a metaphorical sense, factors that restrict a person's freedom, often in an intellectual or psychological way: emotional baggage.
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by the book »
In a manner which adheres strictly to rules, legal requirements, or official procedures.
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by-the-book »
Adhering strictly to rules, legal requirements, or official procedures.
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coop up »
To confine in a restricted place or situation.
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cramp someone's style »
To restrict someone's free actions, or to give the impression of such.
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each to his own »
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion or tastes.My housemate is a strict vegan. I personally could never not eat meat, but each to his own.
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fence in »
To restrict freedom.
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fine print »
The details, restrictions, terms, or conditions, especially of a contract, often printed in very small type.
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kick off »
To force the weaning of a bovine cow's calf by restricting the calf's access to its mother's udders. Used figuratively or literally.
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no holds barred »
Without restrictions on holds or what opponents may do.
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outside world »
The rest of the world outside of some closed, restricted, or remote environment.
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rule of thumb »
A general guideline, rather than a strict rule; an approximate measure or means of reckoning based on experience or common knowledge.
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short leash »
Forcing one to function within a strict set of rules, or under great scrutiny or oversight.
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short of a length »
Of a ball that pitches short of a good length; a ball that bounces closer to the bowler than the area of the pitch regarded as the best for dismissing or restricting the scoring of the batsman.
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true believer »
A strict follower of a religious doctrine.
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