Book
Meaning: any document or publication, which is bound in red and serves as an official collection of rules, regulations, laws, or legal principles.
Example: any document or publication, which is bound in red and serves as an official collection of rules, regulations, laws, or legal principles. Read on
Meaning: implement actionable advice
Example: I couldn't decide what to do after high school, but my dad makes great money welding, so I took a leaf out of his book and went to trade school instead of college. Read on
Meaning: make somebody accountable for their conduct.
Example: If Jessica continues with this behavior, I will have no choice but to bring her to book. Read on
Meaning: out of favour
Example: Maria remains in his bad books after the argument between both. Read on
Meaning: a book containing a list of secret contacts
Example: Ann will not invite Bob to the party because he has been in her black books for so long. Read on
Meaning: to alter your behaviour in a positive way
Example: He has not been in trouble this year. He has really turned over a new leaf. Read on
Meaning: to study very hard
Example: I have an exam tomorrow, I need to hit the books tonight. Read on
Meaning: be in somebody's favour or good opinion
Example: He always managed to be in the good books of the bosses, surprised one and all. Read on
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