The athlete hopes to enter the record book this year.
record book
idiomA book which lists record-breaking achievements.
Origin
disputed originFrom record + book.
After running the fastest marathon in history, the runner earned a permanent place in the record book.
His extraordinary performance during the championship secured his legacy, ensuring his name would be etched into the record book for generations to come.
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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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broken record
Someone or something that constantly repeats itself, causing annoyance.
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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.