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the letter of the law

Idiom Law

Meaning

following the exact wording of the law

Example Sentences

"He follows the letter of the law, not its spirit."

Related Expressions

take by surprise

to catch someone off guard; to surprise unexpectedly

all in good time

something will happen eventually; be patient

turn over a new leaf

to start behaving better after doing something wrong

In due time

At the right or appropriate time.

bare your soul

to share your deepest feelings or secrets honestly

the nuts and bolts

the basic practical details of something