In the books Meaning in English
expression
IN-thuh-BOOKS
IN-thuh-BOOKS
Definition
Used to say that something is officially decided, completed, or certain, often after an event or deal is confirmed.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, mainly in American English. Common after arrangements or deals. Not literal—doesn’t refer to physical books. Used in sports when results are finalized. Phrases like 'It's in the books' or 'Another win in the books' are very common.
Spanish: confirmado - decidido - registradoPortuguese (BR): confirmado - registrado - garantidoPortuguese (PT): confirmado - registado - garantidoChinese (Simplified): 已确定 - 已完成 - 已记录Chinese (Traditional): 已確定 - 已完成 - 已記錄Hindi: पक्का - निर्धारित - रिकार्ड हो चुकाArabic: مؤكد - مسجل - محسومBengali: নথিভুক্ত - অফিসিয়ালি সম্পন্নRussian: официально завершено - записаноJapanese: 正式に終わった - 完了したVietnamese: đã hoàn thành - đã được ghi nhậnKorean: 공식적으로 완료됨 - 기록됨Turkish: resmi olarak tamamlandı - kayıtlara geçtiUrdu: رسمی طور پر مکمل - ریکارڈ میں درجIndonesian: resmi selesai - tercatat
Example Sentences
The meeting is in the books now.
basic
That’s another win in the books for our team.
basic
Once the contract is signed, it’s in the books.
basic
And that’s the first day of school in the books!
natural
After months of planning, the concert is finally in the books.
natural
Well, that’s another project in the books—time to start the next one.
natural