How to Pronounce "by the book"
expression
BYE thuh BOOK
BYE thuh BOOK
Definition
To do something exactly according to the rules, instructions, or established procedures, without improvising or being flexible.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbʊk
British English
bˈaɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʊk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYE thuh BOOK
UK
BYE thuh BOOK
Listen in Context
She always does everything by the book at work.
The police officer acted by the book during the investigation.
We have to follow the rules and do it by the book.
He’s not by the book—he comes up with creative solutions.