He knows every trick in the book about fixing old cars.
know every trick in the book
idiomTo know all there is to be known about a certain discipline.
You cannot fool the manager because she has been in this business for years and knows every trick in the book.
The veteran detective knew every trick in the book, allowing him to anticipate the suspect's movements before they even occurred.
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as you know
as it is already known.
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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.