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Lisa is such a book worm. She has read 3 books just this week!
A person who loves to read
Are you or anyone you know a bookworm?
A: "There's no way that you got cast in the lead role—my audition was way better than yours!"
B: "Read it and weep, there's my name right at the top of the list!"
The expression means that you have a surprise positive outcome that no one else expects.
Have you ever had a surprise positive result to something?
My partner had been cooking the books for years, but because I was the CEO, I got the blame for our company's collapse.
To falsify financial records for a company or organization.
Why is cooking the books so common in Italy?
I was read the riot act by my boss last week for messing up the accounting software.
To scold, reprimand, or reprove one severely for an error or mistake.
When was the last time you read someone the riot act?
I enjoyed his last film, but this new one is nothing to write home about.
Typically used to show disinterest or disappointment.
What popular tourist destination did you think was nothing to write home about?
Sullivan is a closed book. We know nothing about him.
something or someone that is very difficult to understand
Do you know any closed books?
I said,`No way, read my lips, there is no way I'm going to sign this.'
Listen closely to what I'm going to say, because I am going to be very clear.
Is there someone in your life who is not a great listener?
I would love to go to the cinema with you, but I have to hit the books today.
To study, often intensely.
Do you like hitting the books?
The terms of the loan look pretty good, but be sure to read the fine print or you could find yourself in trouble.
To make oneself aware of the specific terms, conditions, restrictions, limitations, etc., of an agreement, contract, or other document
Do you read the fine print before accepting the cookies of a website?
He seemed like a bit of a jerk to me, but I guess you can't judge a book by its cover.
You cannot determine or should not judge the true qualities or characteristics of someone or something just by assessing superficial details alone.
What is the danger in judging people superficially?
Chris does everything by the book, so you know it is getting done right. I really appreciate that type of dedication.
To do something according to the rules.
Do you always do everything by the book?
That's the oldest trick in the book — to blame someone else for your problems.
A method of deception, or of addressing some issue, that is well known or has been used for a long time.
Have you ever been tricked by someone using an old, well known illusion?
After listening to what she said, if you read between the lines, you can begin to see what she really means. Don't believe every thing you read literally. Learn to read between the lines.
to try to understand what is meant by something that is not written explicitly or openly
Why is it important to be able to read between the lines?
I think I'm going to take a page out of your book and start going for a run first thing in the morning.
To do something in the way someone else would do it; to behave or act like someone else.
Have you ever taken a page out of someone else's book?
I think I'm going to take a leaf from your book and start going for a run first thing in the morning.
To do something in the way someone else would do it; to behave or act like someone else.
Have you ever taken a leaf from someone else's book?
Timothy is definitely in Paul’s bad book.
To be in someone’s disfavor, to have their disapproval
Are you in anybody's bad book? OR is somebody in your bad book?
We all need to be on the same page before we try to present this complex idea to the boss.
To think in the same manner, or have the outlook as someone else.
Why is it important to be on the same page as your partner?
The more I read up on the political candidate, the more I came to distrust him.
To increase one's knowledge of a person or topic by reading about them or it.
Why is it important to read up on current affairs?
I made the police officer angry, so he took me to the station and threw the book at me. The judge threatened to throw the book at me if I didn't stop insulting the police officer.
To punish someone as severely as possible.
Has anyone ever thrown the book at you?
Everyone thought John would win, so when Richard won it was a real turn-up for the books.
A remarkable, unusual, and unexpected event, occurrence, or piece of news.
These workers are getting paid in cash off the books
Financial activities that are not officially written down in a person's or company's financial records
Have you ever been paid off the books?
Earl was definitely in my grandpa’s black book. He made some bad decisions in his younger years and my grandpa never forgave him for it.
To be disgraced, or out of favor with someone.
When was the last time you were in someone's black book?
I can read you like a book, and I can tell that something's wrong, so please tell me what it is.
understand somebody so well that you can guess what they will say or do before they say or do it
Who can you read like a book?
I think we can turn the page on this discussion, Joe. There's nothing left we need to consider.
To make a transition to something else, especially a more positive period after have to deal with a negative one; to move on.
Have you ever had difficulties turning the page after a relationship failed?
John: Is Fred okay for the job, do you think?
Mary: No, not in my book.
Not according to one's opinion, beliefs, or values.