我可是守规矩讲原则的
“I follow the rules and have principles.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
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我可是 守规矩讲原则 的
“I follow the rules and have principles.”
正经人啊
“I'm a decent person.”
“Don't treat me like someone easy or unscrupulous; I have standards!”
Asserting oneself as a 'proper person' with strict principles is frequently deployed ironically or teasingly in informal banter.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to follow the rules / to behave oneself
Used to describe obeying social norms, laws, or proper personal boundaries.
to adhere to principles
A set phrase denoting unyielding ethics, often used in contrast to acting opportunistically.
Emphasizes the categorization of oneself as an upright, principle-abiding person.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“I agree with that. Workplace rule is that the winner takes all.”
“I always stuck to my principles and never compromised.”
“was principled and righteous.”
“That's my principle.”