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A closed book
Meaning:
A person or subject that few know much about.
Example:
Sullivan is a closed book. We know nothing about him.
An open book
M
eaning:
A person or subject that is easy to get to know, or is well known
Example:
Don’t be scared to ask Molly anything, she’s an open book.
Book smart
M
eaning:
A person who acquires knowledge from reading and studying, but lacks common sense.
Example:
Jennifer may be book smart, but she has no common sense!
A Bookworm
M
eaning:
A person who loves to read
Example:
Lisa is such a book worm. She has read 3 books just this week!
Bankbook
M
eaning:
A way to describe someone’s financial state
Example:
I went through my bankbook and I have no money for my rent this month.
By the book
M
eaning:
A person who does something according to the rules.
Example:
Chris does everything by the book, so you know it is getting done right.
Cuddle up with a good book
M
eaning:
To get cozy and comfortable while reading a book.
Example:
My plan for this afternoon is to cuddle up with a good book.
Do you read me?
M
eaning:
Another way of asking “do you understand me?”
Example:
Hey Peter, do you read me?
Every trick in the book
M
eaning:
To try all available means to achieve the desired result
Example:
I’ve tried every trick in the book, yet I still can’t get my car to start.
I’ll see you in the funny pages
M
eaning:
A way to say farewell or goodbye to someone.
Example:
Thank you for everything. I’ll see you in the funny pages.
In my book
M
eaning:
In my personal opinion
Example:
Despite what others say, in my book, Tom is a good person.
In someone’s bad book
M
eaning:
To be in someone’s disfavor, to have their disapproval
Example:
Timothy is definitely in Paul’s bad book.
In someone’s good book
M
eaning:
To be in someone’s favor, to have their approval
Example:
Rosie is in Henry’s good book.
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