Example
“I took a leaf out of Maya's book and began planning my meals on Sundays.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
hit the books
CEFR B1to study hard, especially before an exam
Informal
take it or leave it
CEFR B1accept an offer exactly as presented or reject it entirely
Neutral
by the book
CEFR B2strictly following the rules or official procedures
Neutral
take liberties
CEFR B2behave with more freedom or authority than is acceptable, often without permission
Neutral
take the piss
CEFR B2to mock someone, often through teasing or sarcasm
Informal
winner takes all
CEFR C1a market dynamic in which the leading competitor captures nearly all the value
Neutral
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.