Meaning & use
do's and don'ts
The essential rules of proper or acceptable behavior in a particular situation or activity.
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The orientation packet listed the do's and don'ts of using the shared kitchen.
Every new employee learns the do's and don'ts of office etiquette in the first week.
A note on using this word
Written with apostrophes in both words; some style guides prefer 'dos and don'ts' without the apostrophe in 'dos'.
Words with a similar meaning
rulesguidelines
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