by the book

See also: by-the-book

English

Alternative forms

by-the-book (attributive)

Pronunciation

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Prepositional phrase

by the book

(idiomatic) In a manner which adheres strictly to rules, legal requirements, or official procedures.
- 2006, Simon Robinson, "It's Not Just Cricket," Time, 27 Aug.,
  As far as he is concerned, he umpired by the book.

Translations

by the book

French: à la lettre (fr), au pied de la lettre (fr), littéralement (fr)

Spanish: a toda ley

See also

Further reading

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