golden rule
noun
1
capitalized G&R
: a rule of ethical conduct referring to Matthew 7:12 and Luke 6:31: do to others as you would have them do to you
2
: a guiding principle
Examples of golden rule in a Sentence
I try to live by the Golden Rule.
The golden rule in sales is to know your customer.
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Here’s a recap on the golden rules for staying safe on Android:
Stick to official app stores—don’t use third-party stores and never change your device’s security settings to enable an app to load; also ensure Google Play Protect is enabled on your device.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The same set of golden rules—buy in a desirable location, invest in improving the property, and set the right rental price—apply in the virtual and physical domains, Bell says.
—Joel Khalili, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2023
But always remember the golden rule: Stay true to your brand promise.
—Tal Lev-Ami, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
One of the golden rules of skin care: Never pop your pimples.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Oct. 2024
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Zak Doffman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The same set of golden rules—buy in a desirable location, invest in improving the property, and set the right rental price—apply in the virtual and physical domains, Bell says.
—Joel Khalili, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2023
But always remember the golden rule: Stay true to your brand promise.
—Tal Lev-Ami, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
One of the golden rules of skin care: Never pop your pimples.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Golden rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20rule. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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