Take a leaf out of (one's) book In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "take a leaf out of (one's) book", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Mocha Phat calendar 2021-04-25 04:04

Meaning of Take a leaf out of (one's) book

Synonyms:

take a page from (someone's) book , take a page out of (someone's) book

Take a leaf out of (one's) book American British Verb + object/complement

To immitate someone and behave in the way someone else would do

I think I should take a leaf out of your book and start a healthy diet.

He took a leaf out of my book. His idea is exactly like mine.

She usually wears clothes like I do. She's taking a leaf out of my book.

Other phrases about:

Often Imitated, Never Duplicated

Despite having many copy versions of something, the original is the best.

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
If a person imitates what you do, it means that person loves or admires you a lot.
take a page out of one's book

To immitate someone and behave in the way someone else would do

follow (one's) lead

Used to describe the imitation of others' manner or the following of others' guidance.

Grammar and Usage of Take a leaf out of (one's) book

Verb Forms

  • takes a leaf out of (one's) book
  • taking a leaf out of (one's) book
  • took a leaf out of (one's) book
  • taken a leaf out of (one's) book

The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

Origin of Take a leaf out of (one's) book

The metaphorical meaning of the term dates around the 19th century.

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