That goal was one for the books.
for the book
idiomNotable, remarkable or surprising.
Origin
disputed originSome uses reflect the metaphor from turn up for the book, which involves a bookie's book. Other uses reflect the metaphor of the record book (or record books), such that one for the book and its variant one for the books are elliptically synonymous with one for the record book or one for the record books.
The team won the championship in the final second, making it a victory for the books.
The unexpected political shift and the subsequent public reaction will surely be remembered as a moment for the books.
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blot one's copy book
To damage one's own reputation through bad behavior.
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book burning
Any mass destruction, removal, or recalling of books, motion pictures, broadcasts, or electronic works as a form of censorship, especially motivated by religious or political objections to the material.
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book dumping
The practice of donating old used books that burden rather than assist communities.
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book in
To check in (to a hotel).
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call someone every name in the book
To call someone many abusive names.
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close the book on
To stop worrying about or trying to do something about; to ignore.
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closed book
A person or thing that cannot be easily understood; someone or something incomprehensible or puzzling.
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judge a book by its cover
To make judgments about things or people by considering external appearances alone.