playing by the rules

A form of play by the rules — to do what is expected.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of play by the rules
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APA

playing by the rules. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/playing%20by%20the%20rules

MLA

“playing by the rules.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/playing%20by%20the%20rules. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “playing by the rules,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/playing%20by%20the%20rules.

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