Bedeutung
To follow rules or instructions very strictly.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Americans value 'by the book' as a sign of fairness and lack of corruption. In the UK, it is often used in sports or public service to ensure fairness.
Use it to sound professional
Using this phrase in an interview shows you respect rules.
Bedeutung
To follow rules or instructions very strictly.
Use it to sound professional
Using this phrase in an interview shows you respect rules.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.
We need to do this _____ the book.
The idiom is 'by the book'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Aufgabensammlung
1 AufgabenWe need to do this _____ the book.
The idiom is 'by the book'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Häufig gestellte Fragen
1 FragenNo, it must be 'by the book'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Cut corners
contrastTo do something poorly or quickly.