意思
To follow rules or instructions very strictly.
文化背景
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.
意思
To follow rules or instructions very strictly.
Use it to sound professional
Using this phrase in an interview shows you respect rules.
自我测试
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.
We need to do this _____ the book.
The idiom is 'by the book'.
🎉 得分: /1
练习题库
1 练习We need to do this _____ the book.
The idiom is 'by the book'.
🎉 得分: /1
常见问题
1 个问题No, it must be 'by the book'.
相关表达
Cut corners
contrastTo do something poorly or quickly.