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2011.12.15
Hello again!
The "book" in this expression refers to a manual or rule book. In other words, it's the way something is "supposed" to be done.
BY THE BOOK 規則通りに、型通りに
- To do something by the book is to do it by exactly following the rules and instructions.
- by the book は、規則や指示にきっちりと従って何かをする、という意味です。
- a: How are you getting along with the new manager?
b: Well, we've had a few run-ins already. You see, I've sort of gotten used to doing things my own way, but he likes to do things by the book. - I got into some really hot water bending the rules last time. So this time, I'm going by the book.
- Our foreman is a by-the-book sort of guy without much creativity or resourcefulness.
All the best to you today!