english
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Phrase(s): abide by something to follow the rules of something; to obey someone’s orders. • John felt that he had to abide by his father’s wishes.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Accept and act in accordance with a decision or set of rules; also, remain faithful to. For example, All members must agree to abide by the club regulations, or A trustworthy man abides by his word. An older sense of the verb abide, "remain," is still familiar in the well-known 19th-century hymn "Abide with Me," which asks God to stay with the singer in time of trouble. [Early 1500s] a bit 1. A small amount of anything; also, a short period of time. For example, Here's a bit of wrapping paper, or It'll be ready in a bit, or Just wait a bit. [c. 1600] 2. Somewhat or rather, as in It stings a bit, or Will you have a bit more to eat? [Second half of 1600s] Also see BIT BY BIT; NOT A BIT.
American Heritage Idioms