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by the book

/baɪ ðə bʊk/ /baɪ ðə bʊk/
idiom
Informal
  1. 1 kurallara harfiyen uyarak, kuralına göre, kitabına uygun

Definition (English)

Following rules or official procedures very strictly and exactly.

Example Sentences

  1. He does everything by the book.
    Her şeyi kuralına göre yapar.
  2. We must do this by the book.
    Bunu kurallara uygun yapmalıyız.

Synonyms

according to the rulesstrictly

Related Words

rulesprocedureregulationpolicylawguideline

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