English / idiom
By the Book
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Strictly following established rules, procedures, or instructions without deviation.
In context
01
The safety auditor inspected every machine strictly by the book to prevent workplace hazards.
02
If our financial accountants do not do everything by the book, the regulators will penalize the firm.
Synonyms
strictly,according to rules,orthodoxly
Antonyms
arbitrarily,unlawfully,informally
Collocations
do things by the book,play by the book,strictly by the book