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cook the books

idiom

To manipulate accounting information, especially illegally.


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  1. 01

    bad books

    Disfavor.

  2. 02

    balance the books

    To add up all the debits and credits.

  3. 03

    close the books

    To finalize the financial records for a specific accounting period; to cease trading.

  4. 04

    cook someone's goose

    To spoil one's plans or hope of success.

  5. 05

    cook up a storm

    To make a big fuss, generate a lot of unnecessary talk or activity; make a scene.

  6. 06

    good books

    Favorable regard; personal approval; kindly treatment.

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