suit one's book
To be ideal, convenient, or satisfactory to someone.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Changing the meeting time to Friday really suits my book.”
“He only agreed to help with the project because the new deadline happens to suit his book perfectly.”
“Although the proposal seemed generous, the director only supported the merger because it happened to suit his book regarding the company's long-term financial goals.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026