“By the book”
Definition
According to the rules.
Examples
Examples
“The officer handled everything by the book.”
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The officer handled everything by the book.
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- What does "By the book" mean?
- "By the book" means according to the rules.
- How do you use "By the book" in a sentence?
- Example: "The officer handled everything by the book."
- Should I interpret "By the book" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.