Take a page from your book Meaning in English

expression

US

TAYK uh PAYJ frum YOR buk

UK

TAYK uh PAYJ frum YAW buk

Definition

To copy someone's behavior or way of doing things because you admire their approach or believe it is effective.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, used mainly in conversation. Often phrased as 'take a page from someone's book' or 'take a leaf out of your book'. Implies respect or approval of another's method. Do not use literally; it's a metaphor.

• Spanish: tomar ejemplo de ti - seguir tu ejemplo
• Portuguese (BR): seguir o seu exemplo - aprender com você
• Portuguese (PT): seguir o teu exemplo - aprender contigo
• Chinese (Simplified): 向你学习 - 借鉴你的做法
• Chinese (Traditional): 向你學習 - 借鏡你的做法
• Hindi: तुमसे सीखना - तुम्हारे जैसा करना
• Arabic: أقتدي بك - أتعلم منك
• Bengali: তোমার পথ অনুসরণ করা - তোমার মতো করা
• Russian: тебя взять за пример - последовать твоему примеру
• Japanese: あなたを見習う - あなたのやり方を取り入れる
• Vietnamese: làm theo cách của bạn - học theo bạn
• Korean: 너를 본받다 - 네 방식을 따라하다
• Turkish: senden örnek almak - senin yolunu izlemek
• Urdu: تمہارا طریقہ اپنانا - تم سے سیکھنا
• Indonesian: làm theo cách của bạn - noi gương bạn

Example Sentences

Maybe I should take a page from your book and wake up early.

basic

Teachers want their students to take a page from your book and study hard.

basic

I decided to take a page from your book and start saving money.

basic

If more people would take a page from your book, the world would be a friendlier place.

natural

I could really take a page from your book when it comes to staying organized.

natural

Next time I'm under pressure, I'll take a page from your book and stay calm.

natural