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strict rules

[strɪkt ruːlz]
noun phrase
regras rigorosas
1. regulations or guidelines that must be followed precisely with no exceptions or flexibility
The school has strict rules about uniform dress code.
A escola tem regras rigorosas sobre o código de vestuário.
2. laws or requirements that are enforced severely with little tolerance for violations
Strict rules in the workplace ensure safety and productivity.
Regras rigorosas no local de trabalho garantem segurança e produtividade.
Synonyms
rigid rulesstringent regulationsfirm regulationsregras estritasregras inflexíveisnormas rigorosas
Antonyms
loose rulesflexible guidelineslenient regulationsregras flexíveisregras permissivas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regras rigorosas
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
regras rigorosas
same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
regras rigorosas
same as general Brazilian
Portugal
regras rigorosas
same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the rules to the letter
by the book
seguir as regras à risca
na risca
cumprir as normas rigorosamente
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