rule OK
To be popularly accepted, or supported by the general majority of people.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“In this neighborhood, the local team rules OK.”
“The fans wore matching jerseys and chanted that their favorite player rules OK.”
“Despite the critics' harsh reviews, the public sentiment remains that the new film rules OK.”
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as a rule
In general; most often.
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bright-line rule
A clear-cut rule, so that it is easy to make a decision.
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golden rule
A fundamental rule or principle.
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ground rule
The basic rules or standards; basic principles.
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rule in
To consider (something) as a possible option among others.
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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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rule out
To reject an option from a list of possibilities.
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rule the day
To set the standard which guides behavior; to control a situation, group, strategy, etc.
Last updated August 10, 2026