Books

to throw the book at someone = to be punished or criticized by someone who has authority over you

When my father realised I had taken his car and damaged it, he threw the book at me.

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to speak volumes = to make the situation clear without words

The expression on her face spoke volumes about her feelings.

The atmosphere in the room spoke volumes about the fight they had just had.

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to turn over a new leaf = to make a fresh start

Many people plan to turn over a new leaf on the first day of the new year, and all of them get back to their old lifestyle within the first month.

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to be in someone’s good books = someone is pleased with me

My son got 2 fives in English, so he’s in my good books. (I’m pleased with him).

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to do something by the book = to do something following the rules exactly

I’m not the one to follow recipes by the book. I like doing experiments.

When I drive, I don’t always do it be the book. Sometimes I exceed the speed limit.

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He’s a bookworm. = He likes reading.

He’s such a bookworm, he reads even at sports events!

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to hit the books = to start studying (AmE)

Isn’t it time for you to hit the books?

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the oldest trick in the book = a way of tricking someone which is still effective although it has been used a lot before

—        What was you chat-up line?

—        “It seems we’ve met before.” The oldest trick in the book, but it worked.

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to read someone like a book = to see through someone, to understand someone very well

Don’t try to play your tricks with me, I can read you like a book.

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to be book-smart = intelligent and very well educated academically, but lacking practical skills  (AmE)

Sure thing you are book-smart, but it wouldn’t harm you to learn how to make an omelette.

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to read between the lines = to understand the hidden message

I dropped a hint that I wanted to be left alone, but Mary obviously is not good at reading between the lines.

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