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rule OK

idiom
Meaning

To be popularly accepted, or supported by the general majority of people.


Examples
SIMPLE

In this neighborhood, the local team rules OK.

CONTEXTUAL

The fans wore matching jerseys and chanted that their favorite player rules OK.

COMPLEX

Despite the critics' harsh reviews, the public sentiment remains that the new film rules OK.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as a rule

    In general; most often.

  2. 02

    bright-line rule

    A clear-cut rule, so that it is easy to make a decision.

  3. 03

    golden rule

    A fundamental rule or principle.

  4. 04

    ground rule

    The basic rules or standards; basic principles.

  5. 05

    rule in

    To consider (something) as a possible option among others.

  6. 06

    rule of thumb

    A general guideline, rather than a strict rule; an approximate measure or means of reckoning based on experience or common knowledge.

  7. 07

    rule out

    To reject an option from a list of possibilities.

  8. 08

    rule the day

    To set the standard which guides behavior; to control a situation, group, strategy, etc.

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