Idioms and phrases

1. Toe the Line

Meaning: To follow the rules or accept authority
Example Sentence: Government officials must toe the line when implementing new policies, even if they personally disagree.

2. Bend the Rules

Meaning: To make exceptions or adjust rules unfairly
Example Sentence: The selection committee seemed to bend the rules to favor the government-backed candidate.

3. A Level Playing Field

Meaning: A fair situation where everyone has an equal chance
Example Sentence: A fair election system should ensure a level playing field for all candidates.

4. Stack the Deck

Meaning: To arrange things unfairly in one’s favor
Example Sentence: By appointing a cabinet minister to the selection committee, the government has stacked the deck against impartiality.

5. Under the Table

Meaning: Done secretly or dishonestly
Example Sentence: There are concerns that some political appointments are being decided under the table.

6. Throw One’s Weight Around

Meaning: To use one’s power in an aggressive or unfair way
Example Sentence: The Prime Minister seemed to throw his weight around by controlling the selection process.

7. Cut and Dried

Meaning: Pre-decided and not open to change
Example Sentence: The appointment of the new Chief Election Commissioner appeared cut and dried from the start.

8. Play by the Rules

Meaning: To follow legal and ethical procedures
Example Sentence: A democratic system works only if all parties play by the rules during elections.

9. Walk a Fine Line

Meaning: To balance between two opposing views carefully
Example Sentence: The Election Commission must walk a fine line between government influence and constitutional duties.

10. Rubber Stamp

Meaning: To approve something automatically without proper review
Example Sentence: Critics argue that the selection panel acts as a rubber stamp for the government’s choices.

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