Complete Definition of "according to Hoyle"

English
Etymology
Eponymous of w:Edward Hoyle|Edward Hoyle an early author on the subject of card gaming.

Pronunciation
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Adverb
according to Hoyle
#idiom in strict accordance with the rules, especially of card games
#:This isn't really according to Hoyle, but I'm going to try it, anyway.

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