# suit one's book

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/suit-ones-book
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To be ideal, convenient, or satisfactory to someone.

## Examples

- 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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