cardinal rule

Examples (20)

• The first cardinal rule of business is to always listen to your customer.
• The cardinal rule of business is to never lose money.
• He broke a cardinal rule of investing: don't get emotional about your stocks.
• She broke the cardinal rule of journalism by not checking her sources.
• In journalism, protecting your sources is a cardinal rule.
• A cardinal rule in this house is that we always tell the truth.
• 'Never discuss politics at the dinner table' is my family's cardinal rule.
• The cardinal rule for any hiker is to bring enough water.
• A cardinal rule for any good designer is to prioritize clarity over complexity.
• He forgot the cardinal rule of investing: diversify your portfolio.
• The teacher reminded the students of the cardinal rule: no cheating on exams.
• In theater, the cardinal rule is that the show must go on.
• She considers treating everyone with respect a cardinal rule of life.
• Safety is the cardinal rule on a construction site.
• Forgetting to back up your data violates a cardinal rule of modern computing.
• It is a cardinal rule of etiquette to RSVP to an invitation.
• The team's success depends on everyone following the cardinal rule of open communication.
• The cardinal rule of teaching is to know your subject well.
• One cardinal rule of public speaking is to know your audience.
• Breaking a cardinal rule can have serious consequences for your career.