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UKdos and don'ts
/dˈɒs and dˈəʊnts/
/dˈɑːs ænd dˈoʊnts/dos and don'ts
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What is the origin of the idiom "dos and don'ts" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "dos and don'ts" can be traced back to the early 20th century, where it emerged as a concise way to express a set of guidelines or rules. The phrase is derived from the use of "dos" and "don'ts" as shorthand for "things to do" and "things not to do." It is commonly employed in areas such as etiquette, safety protocols, job training, educational settings, and general life advice.
Examples
1. And wetiquette is a set of dos and don’ts to keep things calm in the water.
2. There are so many resources on investment portfolios and the dos and don’ts in investing.
3. This not only makes the creature predictable - and gives you certain solid dos and don’ts if you want to avoid an encounter altogether - by analysing the predatory patterns of Siren Head, you can gather valuable information about some of its strengths and weaknesses.
4. It’s a dos and don’ts video!
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