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Zorluk: OrtaIdiomatic Expressions in Context

Read the workplace scenario below. Which idiomatic expression correctly completes the sentence to indicate adhering strictly to established rules and official procedures?

Cevap:When handling hazardous industrial chemicals, the safety coordinator instructed the team to follow standard operating procedures strictly 【by the book】 to prevent procedural violations.

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by the book
The idiom 'by the book' means following authorized rules, established policies, or official regulations meticulously. In the provided scenario, where personnel must follow standard operating procedures to avoid safety violations, this phrase accurately captures the required adherence to protocol.

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1
Analyze the contextual clues provided in the sentence.
The sentence emphasizes 'handling hazardous industrial chemicals', following 'standard operating procedures strictly', and aiming to 'prevent procedural violations.'
These context clues clearly indicate an operational environment requiring exact and rigid adherence to official regulations.
2
Identify the idiomatic expression that means adhering strictly to official rules or guidelines.
The expression 'by the book' figuratively means doing something strictly according to authorized rules and established protocols.
Inserting 'by the book' completes the sentence meaningfully and grammatically, aligning with the safety coordinator's directive.

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