Work to rule
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British pronunciation/wˈɜːk tə ɹˈuːl/
American pronunciation/wˈɜːk tə ɹˈuːl/
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kurallara harfi harfine uyarak işi yavaşlatma

a labor strategy where employees intentionally perform their job duties strictly according to the rules and procedures, without going beyond what is explicitly required, as a means of protest or showing dissatisfaction with work conditions

What is the origin of the idiom "work to rule" and when to use it?

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The idiom "work to rule" comes from labor union tactics, where workers follow the exact rules and procedures outlined in their contract, often resulting in a slowdown in productivity or a work stoppage. It has been in use since at least the 20th century. It is used to describe a specific type of labor protest or tactic, where workers deliberately slow down their work by adhering strictly to the rules and procedures outlined in their contract.

work to rule
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British pronunciation/wˈɜːk tə ɹˈuːl/
American pronunciation/wˈɜːk tə ɹˈuːl/
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protesto amaçlı kurallara harfi harfine uyarak işi yavaşlatmak

(of workers) to refrain from doing any extra work

What is the origin of the idiom "work to rule" and when to use it?

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The idiom "work to rule" comes from labor union tactics, where workers follow the exact rules and procedures outlined in their contract, often resulting in a slowdown in productivity or a work stoppage. It has been in use since at least the 20th century. This phrase is used to describe a situation where workers follow only the exact rules and procedures outlined in their contract, rather than going above and beyond or using discretion.

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