How to Pronounce "one for the books"
expression
WUN fer thuh BOOKS
WON faw thuh BOOKS
Definition
An unusual, memorable, or remarkable event; something so special it could be written down in a record of great things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbʊks
British English
wˈɒn/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʊks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUN fer thuh BOOKS
UK
WON faw thuh BOOKS
Listen in Context
Her wedding was truly one for the books.
The game last night was one for the books.
Climbing that mountain was one for the books for our family.
Wow, that comeback was one for the books!