Ten Commandments
Definition
A set of ten biblical laws or moral imperatives given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai, as recounted in the Book of Exodus and Deuteronomy in the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament.
Figuratively, any strict set of rules, principles, or guidelines considered fundamental or inviolable in a particular context, such as business, sports, or personal conduct.
Examples
My fitness coach recited the Ten Commandments of gym life, with 'Thou shalt not hog the squat rack' topping the list.
In the boardroom, the CEO unveiled his Ten Commandments for success, number one being 'Thou shalt network like thy career depends on it—which it does.'
She broke three of the Ten Commandments of dating on their first date: talking politics, checking her phone, and ordering dessert first.
The chef's Ten Commandments for perfect pasta included 'Thou shalt never rinse thy noodles,' a rule even the hungriest foodie wouldn't dare defy.