Idioms

by the book
according to the rules
The police officer does everything by the book when he arrests someone.

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  • by the day
  • by the dozen
  • by the handful
  • by the hour
  • by the month
  • by the nape of the neck
  • by the same token
  • by the seat of one's pants
  • by the skin of one's teeth
  • by the sweat of one's brow
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  • see the handwriting on the wall
  • leave one's mark on (someone or something)
  • all in one piece
  • turn on (someone)
  • call on (someone)
  • in consequence of (something)
  • slow down
  • just now
  • for the good of (someone or something)
  • fall from grace


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