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A new rule comes in B1

Grumbling about a new council rule everyone has to follow.

bring in B2 — introduce or implementA: Did you hear they're going to bring in a new dress code at work?
B: Yeah, I hope it's not too strict.

stick to B2 — follow a rule or limitA: Can I eat more than 2,000 calories a day?
B: The doctor said you should stick to the limit if you want to lose weight.

strict rules — rules that must be followedA: Why can’t you use your phone in class?
B: The school has strict rules against it.

The new parking rule

A: Did you hear the council are bringing in permit parking on our road?

B: You're joking. From when?

A: Next month. We'll all have to stick to the new rules or we'll get a ticket.

B: Bit much, isn't it. Where's everyone meant to park?

At the leisure centre

A: They've got really strict rules about the pool now, no phones at all.

B: Fair enough, to be honest. People were filming everywhere.

A: Suppose so. Just have to stick to it, haven't we.

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