How to Pronounce "bend the rules"
expression
ˈbɛnd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹuɫz
BEND thuh ROOLZ
bˈɛnd/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈuːlz
BEND thuh ROOLZ
Definition
To allow for a small change or exception to the usual rules, without completely ignoring them. Often done to help someone or make a situation easier.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛnd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹuɫz
British English
bˈɛnd/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈuːlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEND thuh ROOLZ
UK
BEND thuh ROOLZ
Listen in Context
Sometimes teachers bend the rules to help students.
Can you bend the rules just this once?
The company won't bend the rules for anyone.
We might have to bend the rules to get this done on time.