How to Pronounce "in the books"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbʊks
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʊks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-thuh-BOOKS
UK
IN-thuh-BOOKS
Listen in Context
The meeting is in the books now.
That’s another win in the books for our team.
Once the contract is signed, it’s in the books.
And that’s the first day of school in the books!