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by the book

Idiom Work

Meaning

to follow the rules exactly

Example Sentences

"Our manager does everything by the book."

Related Expressions

get your act together

start working efficiently or properly

feel the heat

to experience pressure or criticism

pile up

to increase into a large amount

under false pretenses

by lying or misleading someone

build castles in the air

to make unrealistic plans or dreams

make strides

to make noticeable progress