according to hoyle
The phrase "according to Hoyle" means to adhere strictly to a set of rules or principles. It references Edmond Hoyle, an 18th-century English writer who became famous for his books on card games and rules. Hoyle's name became synonymous with correctness in following rules and procedures for various games. Therefore, when someone says "according to Hoyle," they mean to do something in the proper and prescribed way.
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