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See book in WNW Idioms

bring to book

to force to explain; demand an accounting from
to reprimand

by the book

according to the rules; in the prescribed or usual way

close the book on

to put an end to
to put an end to further consideration, discussion, etc. of

close the books

Bookkeeping to make no further entries, balance the books, and draw up statements from them

in one's book

in one's opinion

in one's good (or bad) books

in (or out of) one's favor, or good graces

in the book

in all that is known and practiced in connection with a particular activity to know every trick in the book

keep books

to keep a record of business transactions

know (or read) like a book

to know well or fully

make book

Slang to make or accept a bet or bets

one for the books

Informal something notably surprising, shocking, or unexpected

on the books

recorded
listed; enrolled

the Book

the Bible

the book

Informal any set of rules, pronouncements, etc. regarded as authoritative

throw the book at

Slang to place every possible pertinent charge against (an accused person)
to deal out the maximum in punishment, penalty, etc. to

write the book on

Informal

to be the definitive authority or expert on
to be the embodiment of she wrote the book on selfishness

See book in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

bring to book

To demand an explanation from; call to account.

in (one's) book

In one's opinion: In my book they both are wrong.

like a book

Thoroughly; completely: I know my child like a book.

one for the books

A noteworthy act or occurrence.

throw the book at

To make all possible charges against (a lawbreaker, for example).
To reprimand or punish severely.

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