“by the book”
To do something strictly according to the rules, regulations, or established procedures without cutting corners or bending the rules. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "by the book" in the video clips below.
Hear how "by the book" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Gossip Girl, West Side Story, Dexter 20 06, No Time to Die, Screen Junkies and 3 more.
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TV ShowGossip Girl
Gossip Girl — S04E06
“By the book?”
As teacher and student. … I'm willing to wait if you are.
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MovieWest Side Story
West Side Story
“By the book?”
I'm a by-the-book type. So... … Try me again.
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YouTubeScreen Junkies2.7M views · 2022-08-30
Honest Trailers | Top Gun: Maverick
“by the book”
hangman playback fanboy to forget going … forget playing by the rules it's
Play at 1:12
YouTubeDry Bar Comedy162K views · 2025-06-19
Domestic Nomad. Mark Riccadonna - Full Special
“by the book.”
they don't do things … I went up for my safety
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YouTubeDry Bar Comedy177K views · 2024-02-22
When You're Too Fat To Go Skydiving. Mark Riccadonna
“by the book.”
they don't do things … I went up for my safety
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YouTubeLex Fridman19.8M views · 2022-08-08
Andrew Bustamante: CIA Spy | Lex Fridman Podcast #310
“by the book and you're the best”
At the same time, I think
if you are doing things … in the world at your job,
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YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO2.8M views · 2023-07-03
Psychology Expert: How Colours, Your First Name And Your Location Might Be Ruining Your Life!
“by the book and what I was researching”
became absolutely convinced by not only … but by understanding how many of us fall
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TV ShowDexter 20 06
Dexter 20 06 — S03E12
“By the book, Mr. Morgan.”
I'll grab my kit.
We'll tear that car apart. … If you need us,
we're right outside, Lieutenant.
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TV ShowDexter 20 06
Dexter 20 06 — S08E12
“By the book,
no mistakes.”
I wanted to make sure everything
was handled perfectly... … And I wanted to look him
in the eye.
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MovieNo Time to Die
No Time to Die
“By the book, sir.”
Granted. And thank you for asking. … Well, your predecessor was less deferential.
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