rule the school
idiom(of one or a group of students) To socially dominate a school's student population, or a major part of it (such as the girls or the boys).
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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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new school
A style, way of thinking, or method for accomplishing a task that is typical of the current era, as opposed to former eras.
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old school
Preceded by the: a group of people characterized by being conservative or traditional; also, a method for accomplishing a task, a style, or a way of thinking that was employed in a former era, remembered either for its inferiority to the current method, or for its superiority over the new way.
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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.