Question

Explain the phrase 'Do's and don' ts

Answer 1

Answer:

dos and don'ts

Meanings:

- rules about what you must do and what you must not do in a specific condition

- what is recommended or allowed and what is not within an area or issue, etc.

- rules or customs concerning some activity

- the rules; the things that should be done and those that should not be done

Examples:

1. In the back of the guide there's a list of the dos and don'ts of local etiquette.

2. It's important to know the do's and don'ts of diplomatic receptions.

3. I must confess that a bunch of the do's and don'ts don't create much wisdom to me either.

4. It pays to know the dos and don’ts of political conference in advance.