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By the book Meaning in English

expression

BYE thuh BOOK
BYE thuh BOOK

परिभाषा

To do something exactly according to the rules, instructions, or established procedures, without improvising or being flexible.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Common in work, police, legal, or official settings. Implies strict rule-following, sometimes criticized as being inflexible. Frequently used with verbs like 'do', 'work', 'act', 'play', 'go'.

उदाहरण वाक्य

She always does everything by the book at work.

basic

The police officer acted by the book during the investigation.

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We have to follow the rules and do it by the book.

basic

He’s not by the book—he comes up with creative solutions.

natural

Don’t worry, I’ll handle it by the book so we don’t get in trouble.

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Sometimes being too by the book can slow things down.

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