뜻
To follow rules or instructions very strictly.
문화적 배경
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.
뜻
To follow rules or instructions very strictly.
Use it to sound professional
Using this phrase in an interview shows you respect rules.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.
We need to do this _____ the book.
The idiom is 'by the book'.
🎉 점수: /1
연습 문제 은행
1 연습 문제We need to do this _____ the book.
The idiom is 'by the book'.
🎉 점수: /1
자주 묻는 질문
1 질문No, it must be 'by the book'.
관련 표현
Cut corners
contrastTo do something poorly or quickly.