breaking rules

[ˈbreɪkɪŋ ˈruːlz]

verb phrase (gerund)

quebra de regras / infringir regras

1. The act of violating or not following established rules, regulations, or guidelines

Breaking rules at work can result in disciplinary action.

Quebrar regras no trabalho pode resultar em ação disciplinar.

2. Deliberately or intentionally not conforming to accepted standards or norms

The artist was known for breaking rules and challenging conventions.

A artista era conhecida por quebrar regras e desafiar convenções.

NYC Slang

steppin' out of line / not playin' by the rules

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

quebra de regras / infringir regras

Standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

quebra de regras / desacatar regras

More informal, colloquial usage

São Paulo

infringir regras / quebra de regras

Both formal and standard usage common

Portugal

quebra de regras / transgressão de regras

More formal term 'transgressão' preferred in official contexts

bend the rules

go against the grain

cross the line

step out of line

push the boundaries

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