The phrase "awkward rule" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a guideline or principle that is clumsy or uncomfortable in application.
Example: "The awkward rule about not speaking during the presentation made everyone feel uneasy."
Alternatives: "clumsy guideline" or "uncomfortable principle".
And while we're at it, instead of the awkward, rule-less social kiss (To kiss or not to kiss? One side or both? Which side to go for?), let's take a cue from the Japanese and bow, taking care not to bump one another.
Of course, if the Parliamentarian ruled in favor of the Democratic proposal, Mr. LaHood would face an extremely awkward decision: rule against the arbiter of procedure in the House or rule against his party's leaders.
But now, Germans have become less keen on bills that pile up abroad, whether it is by their banks or their euro-zone partners, that have to be paid at home.These drawbacks help explain the awkward joint rule with Mr Fitschen, a German corporate banker.
This struck a chord with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals or at least, made it seem very, very awkward to rule against Cablevision.
In Hesse he helped foreign investors skirt awkward local rules.He also gave German companies a hand.
His actions have often remained inscrutable, obscured by awkward secrecy rules, polarized political commentary and the president's own deep reserve.
Strange, meanwhile, has benefited throughout his campaign from millions of dollars spent on his behalf by a McConnell-aligned super PAC, which makes his push to revise the filibuster rule awkward for both men.
It is excruciatingly, hilariously awkward, and screen rules should dictate this is the comedic ending to a short-lived character.
It may be unfamiliar and awkward, but the primary rule of equidistance is to see and to think global first.
