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By the book
Meaning and example
By the book
Definition
Exactly according to the rules or instructions.
Example
“The inspector did everything by the book.”
Topic
Work and decisions
More idioms on this topic
Hit the nail on the head
On the same page
Burn the midnight oil
Call it a day
Get the ball rolling
Go the extra mile
Back to square one
Learn the ropes
Think outside the box
Cut corners
On the fence
Have a lot on your plate
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