rules of the game

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rules, of, the, game.

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Meanings

nounrules of the game pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rules, of, the, game.
  2. figurativelypluralplural onlyset of implied or unspoken principles that govern a facet of behavior, especially one involving strategy

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 游戲規則 /游戏规则
  • 游戲規則 /游戏规则 (yóuxìguīzé)set of implied or unspoken principles
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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