first rule

Examples (10)

• The first rule of the club is that you do not talk about the club.
• Safety is the first rule when operating heavy machinery.
• In journalism, the first rule is to always check your facts.
• The first rule of any investment is to diversify your portfolio.
• Good manners are the first rule of polite society.
• The first rule for a successful business is to understand your customers.
• The first rule of dieting is to drink plenty of water throughout the day.
• Students are taught that the first rule of grammar is clarity.
• In this game, the first rule is that the referee's decision is final.
• The first rule of emergency response is to stay calm and assess the situation.