Meaning of rules of the road | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The laws that govern driving, especially of motorists and cyclists.
   plural, plural-only
2. A set of standard procedures or regulations governing the way something is done.
   figuratively, plural, plural-only

Equivalents

Examples

“A regional security framework with a relatively broad mandate could also establish⟳ badly needed "rules of the road" for regional states in a post-Saddam environment, which would be highly valued by the Saudis.”

“That clinical instructor will begin⟳ the course by giving you an “orientation day.” Pay⟳ attention! You need⟳ to know⟳ the rules of the road for each instructor and each clinical facility.”

“As it's evolved, the for-profit organizational form⟳ rewards short-term thinking and a profits-first, social-and-environmental-damage-be-damned attitude. While this is especially true at the global corporate level, the rules of the road for small businesses aren't much better.”

CEFR level