How to Pronounce "on the books"
expression
AHN thuh BOOKS
ON thuh BOOKS
Definition
If something is 'on the books,' it is officially recorded or recognized by an organization, such as a government or company. It can refer to legal employment, official members, or registered items.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbʊks
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʊks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN thuh BOOKS
UK
ON thuh BOOKS
Listen in Context
All employees must be on the books to get health benefits.
We have fifty students on the books this semester.
Is this sale on the books yet?
I work on the books now, so I pay taxes like everyone else.