by the book
See also: by-the-book
English
Alternative forms
- by-the-book (attributive)
Pronunciation
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Prepositional phrase
- (idiomatic) In a manner which adheres strictly to rules, legal requirements, or official procedures.
- 2006, Simon Robinson, "It's Not Just Cricket," Time, 27 Aug.,
- As far as he is concerned, he umpired by the book.
- 2006, Simon Robinson, "It's Not Just Cricket," Time, 27 Aug.,
Translations
by the book
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See also
- by the numbers
- according to Hoyle
- legalism
- literalism
- proceduralism
- to the letter
- shipshape and Bristol fashion
Further reading
- “by the book”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.