“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."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "By the book"?
- По правилам. / Կանոնների համաձայն։