bend the rules

Meaning

1. bend / stretch the rules

   to change the rules to suit a particular person or situation

In the movies · 6

• But I might be willing to bend the rules this once.Gone Girl2014
• I know who you wanna bend the rules for.10 Things I Hate About You1999
• I think it's acceptable for us to bend the rules a little.Kingsman: The Secret Service2014
• And speaking of bending rules. . .Mulan II2004
• And I'm under a lot of pressure from other sororities complaining that we're bending the rules for you.The House Bunny2008
• maybe we can bend the first-date rules. Why are you blushing?The Holiday2006

From the same entry

• play by rules
• play by the rules
• the rules of the game
• the rule of law
• a rule of thumb
• work to rule
• the exception that proves the rule
• rule the roost
• rule with a rod of iron
• rule out of court
• divide and rule
• let your heart rule your head