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record book

idiom
Meaning

A book which lists record-breaking achievements.


Origin

disputed origin

From record + book.

Examples
SIMPLE

The athlete hopes to enter the record book this year.

CONTEXTUAL

After running the fastest marathon in history, the runner earned a permanent place in the record book.

COMPLEX

His extraordinary performance during the championship secured his legacy, ensuring his name would be etched into the record book for generations to come.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    blot one's copy book

    To damage one's own reputation through bad behavior.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    book dumping

    The practice of donating old used books that burden rather than assist communities.

  4. 04

    book in

    To check in (to a hotel).

  5. 05

    broken record

    Someone or something that constantly repeats itself, causing annoyance.

  6. 06

    call someone every name in the book

    To call someone many abusive names.

  7. 07

    close the book on

    To stop worrying about or trying to do something about; to ignore.

  8. 08

    closed book

    A person or thing that cannot be easily understood; someone or something incomprehensible or puzzling.

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