go by the book

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go by the book

to do something exactly as the rules tell you. My lawyer always goes strictly by the book. This is a private deal - we don't have to do everything by the book.

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In 2003, the ``edgy, humorous'' television show ``10-8'' featured a New York ``ex-thug'' who later becomes a sheriff's deputy, a veteran deputy tasked with training him and others who don't always go by the book. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT PLANS 2 REALITY SHOWS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) But, sometimes the national spotlight focuses on a tragedy in which everything doesn't go by the book. Search & Rescue by Sciulla, Michael G. / BOAT/U.S. Magazine Very seldom do umpires go by the book definition of strike zone - from the shoulder (or armpits) to the knees. Hitting: keep it basic by Arzola, Gil / Coach and Athletic Director More results

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In 2003, the ``edgy, humorous'' television show ``10-8'' featured a New York ``ex-thug'' who later becomes a sheriff's deputy, a veteran deputy tasked with training him and others who don't always go by the book.

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT PLANS 2 REALITY SHOWS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)

But, sometimes the national spotlight focuses on a tragedy in which everything doesn't go by the book.

Search & Rescue by Sciulla, Michael G. / BOAT/U.S. Magazine

Very seldom do umpires go by the book definition of strike zone - from the shoulder (or armpits) to the knees.

Hitting: keep it basic by Arzola, Gil / Coach and Athletic Director

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