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one for the books

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one for the (record) books
a record-breaking or very remarkable act. What a dive! That's one for the record books. I've never heard such a funny joke. That's really one for the books.
See also: book, one

one for the books
something unusual or unexpected My sister stayed in on a Saturday night! There's one for the books.
Etymology: based on the idea of a record book that contains information about the most unusual, largest, strangest events or things that happen during a particular period of time
See also: book, one


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