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take a leaf out of book

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take a leaf out of someone's book

to copy something that someone else does because it will bring you advantages. Maybe I should take a leaf out of Robert's book and start coming in at ten every morning.

See also: book, leaf, take

take a leaf out of someone's book

to copy something that someone else has done. I should take a leaf out of Robert's book and start coming in at ten every morning – maybe then the boss will notice me!

See also: book, leaf, take

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