“to play by the rules”
To follow the established rules or conventions of a situation, game, or society honestly and fairly. It implies behaving ethically and not seeking unfair advantages. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "to play by the rules" in the video clips below.
Hear how "to play by the rules" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Daredevil, Gossip Girl, Big Bang Theory, Percy Jackson And The Olympians, The Vampire Diaries and 5 more.
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YouTubeThe Late Late Show with James Corden152K views · 2022-09-23
It's Officially Fall And We've Officially Lost Our Minds
“refuses to play by the rules”
anal Maverick … anal passenger
Play at 10:15
YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO3.6M views · 2025-03-13
Secret To Living Without Fear & Anxiety Forever! Your Mind Can Heal Itself! - Dr. Joe Dispenza
“got to play by the rules and the rules”
this three-dimensional reality then you … are Newtonian physics you got to predict
Play at 1:36:16
YouTube60 Minutes6.0M views · 2025-05-10
Unexplained drones, UFOs and the state of the Navy | 60 Minutes Full Episodes
“them to play by the rules. China's Navy,”
contain China. What we are seeking for … a branch of the People's Liberation
Play at 35:57
TV ShowDaredevil
Daredevil — S01E09
“how to play by the rules.”
Me and Matt... we learned the law... … We were gonna help the
people that we grew up with.
Play at 47:35
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TV ShowGossip Girl
Gossip Girl — S05E18
“than to expect you to play by the rules.”
I should've known better … It's the only way I'm predictable.
Play at 13:54
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YouTubeLex Fridman777K views · 2023-08-01
Joscha Bach: Life, Intelligence, Consciousness, AI & the Future of Humans | Lex Fridman Podcast #392
“that you are willing to play by the rules”
And this is mostly to show the other side … and you understand what the rules are.
Play at 14:44
YouTubePowerfulJRE3.9M views · 2024-06-05
Joe Rogan Experience #2161 - Tony Hinchcliffe
“of gu not going to play by the rules”
bit I think he puts the fear … right they read our news if they glance
Play at 1:08:43
TV ShowBig Bang Theory
Big Bang Theory — S04E19
“because he refused
to play by the rules,”
Wh... you know, one who was
drummed off the force … and now he hires himself out
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TV ShowPercy Jackson And The Olympians
Percy Jackson And The Olympians — S01E08
“but they have to play by the rules.”
The gods are all-powerful, … Yes.
Play at 11:54
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TV ShowThe Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries — S07E17
“Sucks having to play by the rules, doesn't it?”
Yeah, that's a big one. … Like you would know.
Play at 37:45
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