according to Hoyle
In strict accordance with the rules, especially of card games; in the proper or expected manner.
This isn't a country where things are cut and dried, and done according to Hoyle.
according
UK /əˈkɔː.dɪŋ/ US /əˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ/
adj 1adv 1
Definitions
adj
1
Agreeing; in agreement or harmony; harmonious.
This according voice of national wisdom.
adv
1
Accordingly; correspondingly.
That apprehends no further than this world, / And squarest thy life according.
Collocations
5ADJ.
all, fixed, national, nationwide, new, paying, prevalent
The new safety regulations will be implemented according to the government's timeline.
VERB + ACCORDING
arranged, books, coming, paid, pay, punished, refused, see
The students were punished according to the severity of their behavior.
ACCORDING + NOUN
ability, amount, grayson, instructions, mary, paula, radio, scholars
The teacher divided the students into groups according to ability.
PREP.
off
According to the schedule, the meeting was off until next week.
ADV.
differently
Different countries classify foods differently according to their own dietary guidelines and cultural traditions.
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Idioms & Phrases
cut one's coat according to one's cloth
To live within one's means, without spending more than is affordable.
according to Cocker
Done properly, correctly and reliably; in accordance with proper procedure and established rules.
“Well, so you ought to be, according to Cocker, spending all your time in sick rooms.” “According to who?” “According to Cocker.” “Who is Cocker?” “Oh, I don't know; some old fello
according to Gunter
Synonym of according to Cocker.
Example Bank
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This according voice of national wisdom.
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That apprehends no further than this world, / And squarest thy life according.
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It is a prevalent belief, according to a nationwide poll in the United States, that Muslims are linked with terrorism.
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Girls are more likely than boys to be malnourished, suffer poverty, face violence and be refused an education, according to a new report.
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You'll be paid according to the amount of work you do.
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We will pay you according to the amount of work you do.
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