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hidden rules

[/ˈhɪdən ruːlz/]
noun
regras implícitas
1. Unwritten or unspoken social, cultural, or organizational norms and expectations that are understood by insiders but not explicitly stated
Understanding the hidden rules of corporate culture is essential for career advancement.
Entender as regras implícitas da cultura corporativa é essencial para o avanço na carreira.
2. Unstated conventions or guidelines that govern behavior in a particular context or group
Every social group has hidden rules about what is acceptable behavior.
Cada grupo social tem regras implícitas sobre o que é comportamento aceitável.
Synonyms
unwritten rulesimplicit rulestacit normsunspoken expectationssocial conventions
Antonyms
explicit ruleswritten rulesstated guidelinesformal rules

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regras implícitas
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
regras não ditas
Alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
regras implícitas
Standard translation in European Portuguese
Portugal
regras tácitas
More formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

reading between the lines
unspoken agreement
the way things are done around here
know the score
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